Apprentice Commis Chef The Swan at Marbury
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.
Closing date: 17 May 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£13,312.00 to £23,795.20
*Freshly laundered uniforms provided every shift (staff provide own shoes) *Share of tips * Free meals on shift * Staff discount card of 50 per cent off per meal up to four people. Up to four meals a month.
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
Minimum Wage Rates -
Working week
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.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
03 Jun 2024
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Date posted
12 Feb 2024
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000229221
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
The Swan at Marbury’s newest commis chef will be an integral part of the kitchen team, who take great pride in their seasonal, made from scratch menu which embraces many traditional pub meals with modern twists.
Duties will include;
- Designing your own recipes and pitching these ideas to the Head Chef.
- Day to day food prep which will include varied tasks from baking beer bread and making stock and gravy to preparing delicious main courses and refined desserts.
- Assisting with food service, including plating up.
- Learning how to cost up meals and calculate GP.
- Adhering to food safety and being responsible for the general management and cleanliness of the kitchen.
- Stock control and ordering of supplies.
- Making sure mindful of customers’ allergies and dietary requirements.
The training you will be getting
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.
What to expect at the end of your 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.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Level 4/Grade C or above) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
The Swan at Marbury
https://www.swanatmarbury.co.uk/
Address
The Swan at Marbury
Wrenbury Road
Marbury
SY13 4LS
Training
Training provider
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Claire Garner
Apprenticeship standard
Commis chef
Level 2 (GCSE)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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