Apprentice Commis Chef

Summary

The apprentice chef will work closely with our kitchen team supporting with the delivery of the full range of our activities. This will vary from fine dining and event based catering, through to butchery, food preservation, wild food foraging, preparation of ready meals and café work.

Wage

£11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

This will be a changing weekly rota. Predominantly day time shifts Some weekend shifts

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 June 2025

Duration

1 year 9 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Assist the chefs with preparation for a wide range of different activities
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and delivering exceptional customer food experiences at all times
Working on and assisting with the service with the full range of our activity
Ensuring that all activities are carried out with absolute attention to maintaining food hygiene at all times
Demonstrate a good attitude at all times
A willingness to learn
Demonstrate a strong work ethic at all times
Work as part of the kitchen team
Communicate strongly with the rest of the kitchen team and with front of house

Where you'll work

Muddy Boots Cafe & Bistro
Harewood Village Hall
Church Lane
Harewood
LS17 9LJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Your training course

Commis chef (level 2)

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What you'll learn

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
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

Working alongside our experienced kitchen team, the apprentice chef will support across the full range of our activities, presenting lots of opportunities to develop their skill set across a wide range of different preparation and service styles.

The Harewood Food & Drink Project have developed a reputation for innovation, a commitment to sustainability and a strong following, built around the success of their different fine-dining events. Events such as Hidden Harewood, Dining Room at the Hovels and Dinner in the Woods have all received widespread critical acclaim for being some of the most unique and talked about events in the UK.

In addition to this we also own the popular Muddy Boots Cafe & Bistro in the heart of Harewood Village which has become an extremely popular meeting point for people coming from far and wide. The cafe runs 7 days a week and also opens for its regular bistro evenings.

More training information

Minimum 30 hours per week, inclusive of 1 day per week studying at Leeds City College Print Works Campus.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Patience

Other requirements

• Please apply for the role as soon as possible, we are interviewing suitable candidates as and when we receive applications. Therefore, the role may close before the advertised closing date.

About this company

The Harewood Food & Drink Project have developed a reputation for innovation, a commitment to sustainability and a strong following, built around the success of their different fine-dining events. Events such as Hidden Harewood, Dining Room at the Hovels and Dinner in the Woods have all received widespread critical acclaim for being some of the most unique and talked about events in the UK. In addition to this, we also own the popular Muddy Boots Cafe & Bistro in the heart of Harewood Village which has become an extremely popular meeting point for people coming from far and wide. The cafe runs 7 days a week and also opens for its regular bistro evenings.

Company benefits

30 days annual leave per year Company pension A positive working environment Predominantly day time shifts Some weekend shifts

After this apprenticeship

Progression to a permanent position at the end of a successful apprenticeship is highly likely.

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