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Commis Chef Apprentice

Commis Chef required for busy country Pub/Restaurant in Congleton to work alongside our friendly and busy team and build their skills.

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£11,648 to £20,820.80 a year

You will receive a share of tips in addition to your pay, staff discount available, free meal provided if your shift is 8+ hours and some uniform will be provided.

Working week

You will work 35 hours per week on a rota basis, shifts will include some evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Your working time will include college hours.

Total hours per week: 35 hours a week

Expected duration

18 Months

What will the apprentice be doing?

The successful applicant will undertake duties such as:

Veg prep
Pot washing
Desert prep and creation
Assisting and working alongside current kitchen team and head chef
Food safety checks and due diligence.
Delivery intake and stock rotation
Date labelling
Creation of dishes for specials menu
Support with costings etc.

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

The apprentice will study towards their Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

The apprentice will attend college on a weekly basis in the Buxton Campus, college transport is available including a free shuttle bus between Buxton & Leek Campuses.

Alongside college attendance, the apprentice will be visited in the workplace by their assigned college Instructor-Mentor and receive training in the workplace from the Head Chef and wider experienced team.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We envisage this as a permanent position provided there is satisfactory progress through the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
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) desirable
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) desirable

Things to consider

Please consider how you will get to work each day. Your working hours will include some evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

About the employer

Successful country pub and restaurant on the outskirts of Congleton.

Employer

CASTLE INN CONGLETON LIMITED

https://www.thecastle-inn.co.uk/

Address

CASTLE INN ROAD
CONGLETON
CW12 3LP

Contact

Apprenticeships Team

feapprenticeships@blc.ac.uk

08000740099

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)

Commis Chef Apprentice

To assist in food production, learn cooking techniques and maintain hygiene while training under the guidance of experienced chefs. Working with recipes and maintaining brand standards and specifications.

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£9,609.60 to £18,964.40

Some uniform provided, share of tips, staff social events. Wage will increase after a successful probationary period followed by regular pay reviews.

Working week

30-40 per week working 5 days out of 7 including your college day, your working hours will be a rota basis and will include some evenings and weekend hours

Total hours per week: 35 hours a week

Expected duration

18 Months

What will the apprentice be doing?

Food production
Lunch/Dinner service
Maintaining hygiene standards
Helping create exciting new dishes
Assisting the current brigade

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

You will achieve a Commis Chef Apprenticeship, learning the knowledge, skills and behaviors through on and off-the-job training
You will attend the Buxton Campus weekly, college transport available, spending time with other apprentices in the industry-standard training kitchens.
Studying towards Functional Skills qualifications as part of your apprenticeship if you have not already achieved GCSE grade 4/C or above or equivalent in maths and English

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We envisage this as being a permanent role, on completion of your apprenticeship there will be the opportunity to access further training through colleges or through national contacts that we have right up to Michelin star level

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
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) desirable
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) desirable
Other Cooking/Food tech or similar (Grade Any/Working knowledge) desirable

Things to consider

We are in a rural location so please consider how you will get to work each day.

About the employer

A country pub serving restaurant quality food in a relaxed setting.

Employer

Hare and Hounds

https://www.hareandhoundsmillbrow.co.uk/

Address

Hare and Hounds, 19 Mill Brow, Marple Bridge, Stockport, SK6 5LW

Commis Chef Apprentice

As an apprentice Chef at 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.

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£8,236.80 to £16,255.20 a year

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

Working week

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

Total hours per week: 30 hours a week

Apprenticeship level

Intermediate
Level 2

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include;

kitchen prep
assisting head chef in day to day operations
assisting head chef in menu development
following our guidelines to maintain our 5 star hygiene rating, cleaning, organising, etc

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

Commis Chef Apprenticeship level 2

You will attend the Buxton Campus, 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 Maths or English qualifications as part of this apprenticeship, please contact the college to discuss further.

What is the expected career progression after this 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) desirable
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) desirable

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

Home

Address

HOTEL RUDYARD
LAKE ROAD
RUDYARD
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST13 8RN

Commis Chef Apprentice

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice who would like to learn the knowledge, skills and behaviors required to become a qualified Commis Chef. You will get involved with all aspects of running a busy kitchen such as stock management, pre-service prep, clean down, cooking to order, creating specials and using fresh ingredients.

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£9,609.60 to £18,964.40

You will be paid at least the minimum for your age. You will be provided with a uniform, 20% staff discount on food and drink and a fair share of tips in addition to wages.

Working week

4 days in work, 3 days off on a rota basis. Minimum 35 hours per week, your working hours to include off-the-job training such as attending college. Our opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday 12 noon, last food orders 8.30pm.

Total hours per week: 35 hours a week

Expected duration

15 Months

Positions

2 positions available

What will the apprentice be doing?

These are example duties and not a full list, full training is provided and your duties will expand as your skills develop.

Planning and preparation – chefs will be expected to plan the day ahead including summarising from previous days; what worked and what didn’t and adjusting accordingly. We have daily specials to put together based on dates of food and quantities to be used by to minimise waste.
Section/Station running and assisting – each station will be manned by the chefs, and each will rotate to ensure we keep knowledge and skills current and to ensure confidence grows within the team. The stations include sweets, starters, grill and pass.
Cleaning down – We pride ourselves on setting high standards of cleanliness. The kitchen does not finish until all areas have been cleaned, all food labeled, all waste disposed of, preparation for the following day is complete and paperwork is filled out as required.

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

Commis Chef level 2 Apprenticeship

You will attend college weekly at the Buxton Campus, college transport is available including a free shuttle bus from the Leek Campus.

You will also learn skills around health and safety laws, allergy awareness and food safety. In addition to college training, you will have lots of one-to-one training in the workplace from chefs and receive coaching and mentoring from the proprietor, Simon, who has a wealth of knowledge about running a successful business.

You will also be visited in the workplace by a college instructor-mentor who will discuss your progress and ensure you’re on track.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We expect the apprentice will stay with us on a permanent basis.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
An interest in the industry
Ability to learn from peers
A desire to learn

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Please consider how you will get to work each day.

About the employer

My fiancé and I decided we wanted to open the pub/restaurant back in December 2022. Becky had previously managed in the industry for 2 years whilst I had spent several years as a leadership development coach and consultant. We both have a passion for people and great food, so concluded that opening a pub/restaurant would be the ideal fit to satisfy our needs and goals. We are keen on providing an environment that serves good food, good drink, and with good company. The menu that the chefs have produced reflects our flexibility and respect for all our customers. We are keen to serve traditional classics whilst providing our chefs the opportunity to use their creative skills when producing daily specials for all. We want to ensure that we understand our customers and can demonstrate our loyalty as we evolve, “We have listened to feedback and feel like we have a good understanding of what is important to customers.” Loyalty, integrity, and respect for others are values we both feel will underpin our success with both staff and customers. Our restaurant has a welcoming feel to it, as well as a few exciting new additions to the bar and restaurant areas, we still have our oak beams, stone walls, and a traditional oak floor really sets the tone for what we want to look like and how we want our customers to feel.

Employer

THE REFORM INN LIMITED

www.thereforminn.co.uk

Address

THORNCLIFFE, LEEK, ST13 7LP

Apprenticeship standard

Commis chef
Level 2

Employer:

Based just outside of Leek in the Staffordshire Peak District, with a reputation for being one of Staffordshire’s premier venues comprising of a Country Inn, Weddings Venue, Function & conference Suite, 26 boutique style bedrooms and now one of the UKs leading unique spa destinations.

The Country Inn has Been awarded “The Best Casual Dining Restaurant,” for 3 years running in 2017 – 2019 at the Staffordshire Good Food & Tourism Awards. Also awarded, 1 AA Rosettes for its Culinary excellence.

Address: Blackshaw Moor, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8TW.

Vacancy Description:

As an apprentice chef, you will be taught by some of the best chefs in the area, working as part of a small team of chef’s producing & serving quality fresh food for our busy and popular Country Inn awarded for Culinary excellence. You can expect fresh, seasonal ingredients with modern British Cuisines from our famous Signature Dishes to traditional favourites. You would be also expected to work in our second kitchen that produces fresh food for a busy high quality Carvery as well as producing food for banquettes and buffets for up to 180 covers most weekends and over an average of 100 weddings a year.

• Train to be a chef and earn money at the same time!
• £2000 Bonus on completion of course.
• Hourly pay £5.25 – £9.41 per hour in year one, with increase for year 2.
• 4 days one on one training by our award winning chefs & one day at Buxton college.
• 2 year course NVQ level 2.
• Family run business for 40 years, with low staff turnover!
• Closed Christmas Day; so time for you to enjoy with your family & friends!
• Award winning Country Inn.
• Staff perks including free spa use & other great discounts.
• Company Pension.

Skills Required:

You’ll have a passion for food, hospitality and delivering high standards.
A real team player and people person, with the drive to work hard and learn new skills.

Personal Qualities:

A real team player and people person, with the drive to work hard and learn new skills.

Salary:

Hourly pay: £5.25 – £9.41 per hour in year one, with increase for year two.

Any Benefits: £2000 Bonus on completion of course.

Working Week:

4 days (including weekends).
One on one training by our award winning chefs & one day at Buxton college.
Minimum 30 hours.

Is there potential for future employment?

Potential for full time contract on completion of course with promotion.

Qualifications Required:

A good standard of Maths and English (4/C or Equivalent).

Training to be Provided:

Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Things to Consider:

Own transport is required due to our location and poor public transport.
You will be expected to work evenings and weekends.

Employer:

Based just outside of Leek in the Staffordshire Peak District, with a reputation for being one of Staffordshire’s premier venues comprising of a Country Inn awarded 1 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence, Wedding Venue, Function & conference Suite, 26 boutique style bedrooms and now one of the UKs leading unique spa destinations.

Address: Blackshaw Moor, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8TW.

Vacancy Description:

An Apprenticeship in Food and Beverage Hospitality is responsible for welcoming guests and working across several areas of Food and Beverage during your placement to deliver an excellent Guest experience while managing guest queries.

What will you be doing?

As an Apprenticeship Food and Beverage, you are responsible for welcoming guests and working across several areas of Food and Beverage your placement to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. An Apprenticeship Food and Beverage will also be required to manage guest queries.

Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Able to work in all areas of Food and Beverage including Bar, Restaurant, Events & weddings and spa.
Welcome guests in a polite and friendly manner
Take and deliver customer orders, consistently demonstrating high levels of customer service
Prepare set ups for tables
Follow cash handling procedures
Manage guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
Up-sell with latest departmental incentives
Ensure compliance of brand standards
Strive to achieve departmental targets
Ensure cleanliness of work areas
Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
Comply with local licensing laws
Be environmentally aware
Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships.

If you want to work in a fast moving, ever changing and dynamic environment then look no further. In return we offer competitive rates of pay, excellent training with the opportunity to progress within a growing company and staff discounts when eating in our pub, Free Spa use to full time staff.

Skills Required:

An Apprenticeship Food and Beverage is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

Positive attitude.
Good communication skills.
Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service.
Excellent grooming standards.
Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.
Ability to work on your own or in teams.

Salary:

£5.25 per hour plus a £1000 bonus when the course is passed.

Working Week:

Minimum of 30 hours per week as per rota that includes 6 hours college or training on a Monday.
A breakfast shift would start at 7am or if on a function your shift could end at 1am.

Is there potential for future employment?

Yes. After you have passed the course, you may be offered a promotion to the position of supervisor. Currently £9.91 per hour.

Qualifications Required:

A good standard of Maths and English (4/C or Equivalent).

Training to be Provided:

Hospitality Apprenticeship Level 2.

Things to Consider:

Due to the rural location do you have your own form of transport to commute? Or can you easily get lifts from friends or family? There are no buses at night.
You will be expected to work evenings and weekends.