Apprentice Chef

DICK'S SMOKEHOUSE LTD

BROMSGROVE, B60 3EN

Closes on Monday 2 September

Posted on 15 May 2024

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Summary

Level 2 Commis Chef apprentice wanted to work in a friendly, independently owned relaxed and informal pub / restaurant offering fresh home cooked food. Excellent opportunity to train as a chef in a friendly supportive environment and develop knowledge, skills and behaviors over the course of apprenticeship and potentially progress to Level 3.

Annual wage
£11,648 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Thursday - Saturday, 11:00 - 23:00

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 9 September

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard
  • Training will take place at HoW college Worcester once a week
  • English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway

Where you’ll work

37 STOKE ROAD

BROMSGROVE

B60 3EN

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menus in line with business and customer requirements
  • Use technology for the development and production of dishes and menu items in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result
  • Check food stocks, report on shortages, prioritise food that is close to expiry and keep the storage areas in good order
  • Prioritise tasks, ensuring food items meet the required quality standard and in the required time frame
  • Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
  • Use a range of craft preparation and basic cooking skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
  • Use correct knives and knife skills when preparing food and use the correct equipment when preparing, cooking and finishing food
  • Correctly store and use food items and commodities when preparing, cooking and finishing dishes to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer
  • Apply correct preparation and selection methods when using fresh produce in dishes
  • Complete preparation and cooking tasks to a high standard, delivered on time and presented as described within the recipe specification
  • Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment at all times, complete kitchen documentation as required
  • Work with others to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
  • Choose methods of communication that achieve effective team working
  • Develop own skills and knowledge through training and experiences
  • Deal with team challenges and problems constructively to drive a positive outcome
  • Effectively manage resources to meet specifications and control waste
  • Follow safe systems of work reporting risks in the appropriate manner

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Math and English (grade 2)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    College Day Release is in Worcester and is a mandatory part of the apprenticeship.

    About this company

    Dick's Smokehouse ‘we cook our meat the great American way - low'n'slow. Situated in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, we offer all our amazing specialities with new additions to the menu. Our food is cooked over natural wood & coal to give that irresistible smoky flavour. Not forgetting our handmade rubs, sauces & pickles, which will have you coming back for more. We are proudly an independent family-run company’.

    https://www.dicks-smokehouse.com/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Successful candidate will get the opportunity to have a permanent position and progress to Level 3 Chef de Partie on successful completion of Level 2 Commis Chef

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

    Erica Swingell

    eswingell@howcollege.ac.uk

    01527405997

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000251257.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 2 September

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