Commis Chef Apprentice

SODEXO LIMITED

Kings Dock, L3 4FP

Closes on Wednesday 1 January

Posted on 1 October 2024


Summary

Commis Chef you will be working in our kitchens, you should be comfortable working in any section of the kitchen. All our food is made in house from fresh ingredients. You will work on specs and recipes to ensure high standards are met.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Sunday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 2 January

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

3

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

  • Opportunity to have input on specials and work as part of a highly experienced team of chefs
  • Ability to work as a team but also work independently
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Fresh food preparation
  • Calmness under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Assertiveness
  • Embracing our food culture
  • Responsibility for a section
  • Meeting food safety and cleaning standards
  • Work within our food safety policy

Where you’ll work

Kings Dock

L3 4FP

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

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL 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

    • Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard 
    • Training will take place The City of Liverpool College Duke Street 

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4/C)
    • Maths (grade 4/C)

    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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Patience

    About this company

    Sodexo is the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play.

    https://uk.sodexo.com/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Potential full time position upon completion of the apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279880.

    Apply now

    Closes on Wednesday 1 January

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