Job summary An exciting opportunity to start to develop your career in the role of Apprentice Comi Chef. You will bring a positive approach and excellent customer service ensuring dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and quantity and that they are correctly garnished and portioned. You will ensure sections are kept clean and tidy and that stocks are kept in good condition. You will develop your skills and knowledge of food preparation and cooking. Main duties of the job Main Duties and Responsibilities: Overall To ensure that all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity; To ensure that all dishes reach the hot plate or pass correctly garnished, the correct portion and size, presented on the prescribed serving dish in the prescribed manner; To ensure that sections are being kept clean and tidy at all times; To ensure that volunteers and trainees receive the right training and optimum guidance; To ensure that all stocks are kept under optimum conditions; To ensure that food is always freshly prepared and on time; To ensure that any anticipated shortages are communicated promptly to the head chef; To attend training courses and seminars as and when required; To constantly update your knowledge and skills for the good of the establishment; and To display a positive approach to excellent customer service at all times. General Duties and Responsibilities All employees are required to abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act, attend annual mandatory training sessions and ensure they comply with Hospice policies and procedures at all times; Employees must demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and are required to make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice; Strict confidentiality applying to all aspects of Hospice business must be observed at all times. The tasks and responsibilities outlined in this job description is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other tasks in agreement with their line manager About us The Prince of Wales Hospice provides specialist care for people with life-limiting illness and their families in the Five Towns area of Wakefield District. Located in Pontefract, just off Junction 32 of the M62, we are easily commutable from Leeds, Huddersfield, Wakefield and West Yorkshire broadly Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £17,597 a year Contract Apprenticeship Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number HK1249980PonACC Job locations The Prince of Wales Hospice Halfpenny Lane Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 4BG Job description Job responsibilities An exciting opportunity has arisen to start your career as an apprentice commis chef. You will develop your skills and knowledge of food preparation and cooking. Apprentice Commis Chef - Find an apprenticeship (findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk) Please Note: this role may close early as we will be interviewing throughout Job description Job responsibilities An exciting opportunity has arisen to start your career as an apprentice commis chef. You will develop your skills and knowledge of food preparation and cooking. Apprentice Commis Chef - Find an apprenticeship (findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk) Please Note: this role may close early as we will be interviewing throughout Person Specification Skills & Qualities Essential. Desirable Good communication skills Ability to work as part of a busy team Working towards food based /food hygiene qualification Flexible attitude and approach Respect confidentiality (working in Hospice environment) Creativity and confidence Qualifications Essential Basic food hygiene Working towards relevant qualification Desirable. Person Specification Skills & Qualities Essential. Desirable Good communication skills Ability to work as part of a busy team Working towards food based /food hygiene qualification Flexible attitude and approach Respect confidentiality (working in Hospice environment) Creativity and confidence Qualifications Essential Basic food hygiene Working towards relevant qualification Desirable. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name The Prince Of Wales Hospice Address The Prince of Wales Hospice Halfpenny Lane Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 4BG Employer's website https://www.pwh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)