Summary
At Ross & Ross, the Apprentice Chef will learn the different sections within the kitchen, gain experience with food preparation, and cooking techniques, and work safely within HSE guidance.
Wage
£18,000 a year
Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Varied days and shift patterns including weekends.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 7 April
Duration
1 year 3 months
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
The role will involve:
* Working alongside the head chef & sous chef to enhance skills and understanding of an active kitchen environment.
* Working as part of the team during prep time and services.
* Preparing, cooking and presenting food to company specification.
* Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and hygienic at all times.
* Working safely around kitchen equipment, monitor and dealing with any maintenance issues.
* Keeping up to date with new products, menus and promotions.
* Adhering to company policies and procedures and licensing laws.
* Being involved and contributing to staff meetings.
Perks of the role:
* Career development opportunities
* Opportunity to write specials and contribute to menus
* Christmas off work
* Team days where you will learn more about the produce we use
* Hot meal during event day shifts
The ideal candidate will ideally:
* Be passionate about cooking, love the industry and have an eagerness to learn.
* Have a love for seasonal ingredients.
* Be ambitious to grow your career and aspire to be a Head Chef in the future.
* Be able to work calmly under pressure.
* Have an understanding of knife skills or knowledge.
* Bring energy to the team and demonstrate enthusiasm for the role and cooking.
Where you’ll work
Ross & Ross Food Ltd, 10 Worcester Road Industrial Estate
Chipping Norton
OX7 5XW
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
MILTON KEYNES 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
* 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
* Training with Milton Keynes College
* Ongoing training, support and development with the employer
* Food and Allergen training
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English and Maths (grade 4-9)
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
* Attention to detail
* Initiative
* Creative