Apprentice Commis Chef
The Swan at Marbury
Marbury, SY13 4LS
Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 6 August at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 February 2024
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Summary
An apprentice with an appetite to learn is sought by a growing pub group, cooking up a culinary career for the right person. This role involves designing recipes, assisting with food prep/service and supervision from an experienced Head Chef.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 to £23,795.20 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
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Flexible shifts to be confirmed and run over seven days with three days off a week.
At least two of these days off together. Four days on are 12-hour shifts.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 20 August
- Duration
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1 Year
- Positions available
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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
The successful candidate will complete a Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship, delivered in partnership with Cheshire College – South & West.
If you do not already hold GCSEs at grade A-D / 8-3/2 in English and Maths you will complete Functional Skills in the related subjects to attain Level 1 Functional Skills.
Where you’ll work
The Swan at Marbury
Wrenbury Road
Marbury
SY13 4LS
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
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Your training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade Level 4/Grade C or above)
- Maths (grade Level 4/Grade C or above)
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
- Team working
- Works well under pressure
- Adaptable
- Honest and trustworthy
- Reliable
- Conscientious
- Energetic
- Eager to learn/do a good job
- Passion for food/cooking
Other requirements
Transport – very limited public transport to Marbury.
About this company
The Swan at Marbury is a popular pub with an excellent reputation in the heart of a pretty Cheshire village. The 19th century inn is one of the jewels in the crown of Pubs Limited, a growing group of traditional hostelries with Mr Brunning, of Brunning & Price fame, at its helm. The group is dedicated to breathing new life into historic pubs which are part of the lifeblood of the communities they serve, preventing them from falling into disrepair. They invest heavily to improve the fabric of the building with sympathetic renovations which complement the character of these often, much-loved community inns. The teams at Pubs Limited number 130-strong over four other pub sites which include The Black Bear in Whitchurch and The Hare in Farndon. They pride themselves on providing welcoming, warm and comfortable spaces for meeting and socialising where people can enjoy good, homemade food, real ales and decent wines. The group has its own specially brewed house ale and a selection of wines blended exclusively in Bordeaux.
After this apprenticeship
The chance to develop your culinary career with Pubs Limited’s growing group of successful pubs. The opportunity to move on to a Chef de Partie Level 3 apprenticeship on successful completion of this Level 2 apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Claire Garner
claire.garner@ccsw.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000229221.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 6 August at 11:59pm)
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