Commis Chef Apprentice

Summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join The Dudley Arms as an Apprentice Commis Chef. You will work under the guidance of our experienced chefs and gain valuable hands-on experience in a bustling kitchen environment.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Commis chef (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 8.00pm. Days and times to be discussed during the interview.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 28 October
Duration: 1 Year
Positions available: 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

Learning our style of cooking from our experienced chefs.
Using seasonal produce to a high standard.
Making sauces and stocks.
Handling and preparing produce, including fish and meat, in line with F&H standards.
Receiving training in butchery.
Gaining pastry training.
Ensuring minimal wastage.
Contributing ideas to the menus and planning.
Plating food to high standards.
Cleaning to the FSA requirements.

Where you’ll work

DUDLEY ARMS INN

INGLEBY GREENHOW

MIDDLESBROUGH

CLEVELAND

TS9 6LL

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

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Your training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

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

Your training plan

Level 2 Commis Chef qualification
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
Day release one day per week
Middlesbrough College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade E/2 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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. All closing, interview and start dates are subject to change and may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews.

About this company

The Dudley Arms is a 17th Century coaching inn situated in the picturesque village of Ingleby Greenhow, located on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors. We are renowned for our fantastic steak options, all butchered and prepared in our own kitchen. We pride ourselves on using locally sourced seasonal produce in all of our meals to offer a taste sensation to all of our diners.

After this apprenticeship

Potential for a permanent position upon completion of the training and progression within the role for the right candidate.

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