Commis Chef apprentice

ETHOS COFFEE LIMITED

HAVANT, PO9 1PR

Closes in 6 days (Tuesday 15 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 August 2024

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Summary

This is a great opportunity to join a small growing company and work closely with some awesome chefs and industry professionals. If you are passionate about food and cooking and keen to learn, this will enable you to cover all areas of the kitchen and to learn all aspects.

Annual wage
£11,830 a year

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There may be the opportunity for a higher pay scale depending on experience.

Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Hours will vary according to shift, ranging from 07:30-17:00 Monday-Sunday

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 16 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

  • Food preparation
  • Cooking on the line alongside the senior chef
  • Keeping up with general kitchen cleanliness

We will also be offering additional pathways of knowledge. This includes ordering, par levels, understanding profits/losses, creating and costing new dishes.

Where you’ll work

8 NORTH STREET

HAVANT

PO9 1PR

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

HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS 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

    The apprentice will be working towards the Commis Chef apprenticeship.  After successful completion of this will gain the Level 2 Commis Chef qualification.  There will be the opportunity to study maths and English alongside if this is required.

    More training information

    The college learning will be based at our South Downs Campus in our training kitchens one day per week including 4 hours of practical and 2 hours theory.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 2)
    • Maths (grade 2)

    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
    • Team working
    • Hardworking
    • Honest
    • Passionate

    About this company

    We founded Ethos because we felt there was a gap in the hospitality industry for workplaces that created a happy and desirable environment for their employees. The business is based on the ‘Ethos’ that work should be an enjoyable experience for all employees as well as fair pay and fair opportunities for all. We believe if you truly embody this, great service, great food and great atmosphere are just a bi-product and allows for not only successful business but also a happy working life!

    After this apprenticeship

    Our core values champion bringing on passionate career professionals and guiding them through the stages of progression and hopefully have them grow with the company!

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE

    Liz Langley

    liz.langley@hsdc.ac.uk

    02393879999

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000272704.

    Apply now

    Closes in 6 days (Tuesday 15 October at 11:59pm)

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