Summary
Joining a Commis Chef apprenticeship at the Royal Oak offers an exceptional opportunity to kickstart your culinary career while working in the stunning New Forest. As part of a passionate team, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a vibrant kitchen, learning from seasoned chefs and honing your craft with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.
Wage
£17,888 a year
The salary will be £17,888 to £23,795 Depending on Experience
Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Wednesday to Sunday 9.00am - 5.00pm, shifts, may work evenings
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 26 February
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
* Assist in the preparation and cooking of various dishes under the supervision of the head chef or sous chef/CDP's
* Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene throughout all food preparation processes, contributing to the effective maintenance of the food safety management system and the required due diligence recording
* Support the kitchen team in managing food production efficiently and effectively
* Help with the organisation of kitchen supplies and ingredients, ensuring proper storage and stock rotation
* Participate in menu planning and contribute ideas for new dishes or improvements
* Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations during service periods
* Follow instructions from chefs and supervisors, demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt
* Be proactive in keeping busy, completing tasks and seeking the next task, learning from others, seeking guidance when needed.
* Adhere to company policies and procedures
* Be a team player contributing to effective professional working relationships
Where you’ll work
The Royal Oak
Ringwood Road
North Gorley
Fordingbridge
SP6 2BP
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
BROCKENHURST 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 Apprenticeship Standard:
* Training will take place at Brockenhurst College
* The college address is Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7ZE.
* Training will be one day a week, Mondays, from 9:30am to 4pm.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
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
* Presentation skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental