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Apprentice Commis Chef - Twickenham COMPASS GROUP, UK AND IRELAND LIMITED

Do you have a real passion for cooking? Would love a career as a Chef? Would you like to earn whilst you learn? Well now is the time, as we have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Commis Chef to join our team at Twickenham Stadium. You don't need to have any experience as full training is given during the Apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £22,360.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, some weekend work. Working an 8 hour day between 08:00 and 21:00

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Jul 2022

  • Date posted

    21 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000047383

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Based in our busy kitchen at Twickenham Stadium, duties would be varied.  You would complete the Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship.  Once the course is completed, we would encourage the Level 3 apprenticeship to gain supervisory skills and a promotion.

Tasks could include, but are not limited to:

  • the preparation of food
  • baking
  • service
  • stocktaking
  • moving stock
  • cleaning


The successful candidate will learn on rotation the sections within the kitchen, gain experience with food preparation, cooking techniques and work safely within HSE guidance. Once the apprenticeship course is completed you would be  encouraged onto the Level 3 apprenticeship to gain supervisory skills and a promotion.

There is no supervision of other staff.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Alongside your day to day duties, you will complete the Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship. This is a nationally recognised qualification and the primary objective of the Commis Chef is to learn and understand how to carry out the basic functions in every section of the kitchen. You will attend college 1 day per week which will be included in your contracted hours. All travel expenses will be covered by your employer. You are not expected to complete any of your Apprenticeship work outside of your normal working hours and will be given set time each week to complete your work.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

You will be encouraged to progress your development through the apprenticeship program.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Non judgemental, Passion for Food

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4 / C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C) Desired

About the employer

We’re the people behind the food, hospitality and support services that power your day, make you smile and put a spring in your step. That’s just one of the reasons why we’re the UK and Ireland’s top contract catering, hospitality, and business support services provider.

Employer

COMPASS GROUP, UK AND IRELAND LIMITED

Address

Twickenham Stadium

Whitton Road

Twickenham

TW2 7BA

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Training

Training provider

THE WKCIC GROUP

Apprenticeship standard

Commis chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Jun 2022