Commis Chef Apprentice Hotel Rudyard

We will help you master our menu, with your food being the reason guests keep coming through our doors. You'll thrive off the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced kitchen, with the support of a close-knit team, because it's the people that make it all worthwhile. Duties include kitchen prep and assisting the head chef in day-to-day operations.

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

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,984.00 to £17,846.40

    We provide some uniform, paid holidays and a fair share of tips.

    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

    Shifts will be between 7.30am and 9pm and will include some evening and weekend work (TBC). Your working hours will include off-the-job hours such as attending college (30 - 40 hours per week on a rota basis).

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    02 May 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000248638

  • Positions

    2 available

What you will do in your working day

Duties will include:

  • Kitchen preparation 
  • Assisting the head chef in day-to-day operations
  • Assisting the head chef in menu development
  • Following our guidelines to maintain our 5-star hygiene rating, cleaning, organising, etc

The training you will be getting

  • Commis Chef Apprenticeship Level 2 Standard
  • You will attend the Buxton Campus, with college transport available, each week to spend time with other apprentices in the kitchens and classrooms. Alongside college attendance, you will be visited in the workplace by your college instructor-mentor to complete progress reviews
  • There may be an opportunity to complete Functional Skills maths or English qualifications as part of this Apprenticeship, please contact the college to discuss further

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • The apprenticeship has excellent potential to become a permanent position alongside promotion and/or further training

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Reliable, An interest in the industry, Ability to learn from peers, A desire to learn

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

We are located just outside of Leek and public transport is not very good in the area. Please carefully consider how you will get to work each day including the walking/cycle track accessed from the west end of Leek and the Moorlands Connect bookable bus service.

About the employer

Hotel Rudyard is a family-run business in the picturesque village of Rudyard, just 2 miles from the Leek town centre. Situated at the edge of the beautiful Rudyard Lake, amongst the breathtaking Staffordshire countryside, we have 13 stunning bedrooms and 2 cottages on-site to offer, we host breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday dinner, weddings, conferences, parties etc. See our website or our Facebook page for more information.

Employer

Hotel Rudyard

Address

HOTEL RUDYARD

LAKE ROAD

RUDYARD

ST13 8RN

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Training

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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

Apprenticeships Team

feapprenticeships@blc.ac.uk

+448000740099

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

Employer's Application Instructions

Please apply through Buxton & Leek College using the link provided or search for 'Buxton & Leek College Apprenticeships' through your chosen web browser.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Jun 2024