Summary
Great opportunity to train as a Commis Chef alongside experienced members of staff in a delightful pub restaurant that dates back to 1830. The successful candidate will attend day release at Heart of Worcestershire College in Worcester and receive additional work based training to develop their knowledge, skills and professional behaviors during their apprenticeship.
Annual wage
£11,778 a year
Training course
Commis chef (level 2)
Hours
Around serving times of Tuesday to Saturday 12:00 - 14:30 and 17:30 - 20:30 and Sunday 12:00 - 16:00
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 March
Duration
1 year 6 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
- Helping in preparation of all dishes
• Kitchen tasks, peeling, storing, cleaning, preparing
• Learning how to present dishes
• Helping in preparation of desserts and pastries
• Making, stocks, soups and sauces
• Fridge management
• Receiving and storing provisions
• All cleaning tasks
Where you’ll work
THE CROSS KEYS
MAIN ROAD
OMBERSLEY
DROITWICH
WR9 0DS
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
HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE 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
College day release is at Heart of Worcestershire College in Worcester. Working towards Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship standard (including Functional Skills if necessary).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Math and English (grade 2)
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
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Patience
Other requirements
College day release is at HoW College in Worcester. Please note that this apprenticeship will require evening and weekend work and that you may be working in both The Cross Keys Ombersley (Main Road, Ombersley, Droitwich WR9 0DS) and The Lenchford Riverside Inn (Shrawley, Nr Worcester, Worcestershire, WR6 6TB)