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Commis Chef Apprentice

Commis Chef Apprentice

Working alongside an enthusiastic and experienced team over two well-known food establishments in the Peak District. Over the two sites, we offer a broad menu with food prepared from fresh and menus featuring seasonal produce, pizzas and specials.

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

Competitive

This pay rate is above National Minimum Wage.

Pay will be at least the national minimum wage plus a share of tips, more for candidates who have some experience.

Working week

Monday to Sunday lunch and evening shifts on a rota basis, no split shifts. Working hours will include college time.

Total hours per week: 40 hours a week

Expected duration

18 Months

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Learning different food preparation methods
  • Health & safety – food standards, daily checks, labelling
  • Assisting the Head Chef with food service, pot washing & kitchen maintenance
  • Working across different kitchen departments within a team to produce a high-quality end product
  • Menu creation
  • Costings
  • Allergen awareness
  • Training on kitchen equipment
  • Stock control

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship.

In the workplace, you will receive full training and mentoring.

You will attend college weekly at the Buxton Campus, college transport available, to spend time in the industry training kitchens with other apprentices. You will also have workplace progress review visits from your college instructor-mentor.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Excellent potential to join the team permanently, for further training and for promotions.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

  • Communication skills
  • 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) essential
  • GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) essential

Things to consider

Please consider how you will get to work each day as we are in a rural location, your working hours will include some evenings and weekends.

About the employer

Country Pub & Pizzeria, sports bar

Employer

The Royal Oak & Bull i’ th’ Thorn

https://www.royaloakhurdlow.co.uk/

Address

  • The Royal Oak
  • Hurdlow
  • Buxton
  • SK17 9QJ

Training

Apprenticeship standard

Commis chef
Level 2 (GCSE)