Chef Apprentice

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will be mainly based in the kitchens and will include:

Food preparation - washing, cutting, portioning as instructed Cooking of food and presenting to specification Food rotation - being responsible for maintaining good food hygiene practices Equipment preparation and cleaning - ensuring that all equipment is to food hygiene and kitchen standards Kitchen cleaning - ensuring that the kitchen is maintained and cleaned as part of an ongoing standard

Previous catering experience would be beneficial however if you haven’t got experience, please do not worry, so long as that you love food, are confident, motivated and are a great team player, we can train you and teach you everything else that you will need to know. Our training partners HIT Training will take you through your learning journey. The Commis Chef Academy programme comprises of exciting master classes and workshops.

Apprentices spend time with industry experts, sharing ideas and boosting their understanding of key areas such as preparation and cooking, as well as flavour profiling, dish composition and seasonality. The workshops deliver content extracted from industry-recognised qualifications. Apprentices will have a coach assigned to them for 1-2-1 sessions at their place of work & for their progress reviews with their line manager.

Training:

Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/commis-chef-v1-1 

English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway.

Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed. You will be required to travel to Ashford Cookery School to attend your practical master classes & workshops with your Chef Trainers. 

Functional Skills up to a Level 2 in English and maths as required
Chefs working towards their Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship will learn and understand how to carry out the basic functions in every section with our training provider partner in their Commis Chef Academy. This learning gives chefs the opportunity to experience, consider and value each section of the kitchen with a view to choosing an area where they feel most inspired.

As part of their apprenticeship journey, Level 2 Commis Chef apprentices will attend workshops and development days to boost your knowledge, skills and behaviours. Apprentices will have access to an online learning platform & portfolio system.

Training Outcome:

After successful completion of the apprenticeship, a prospect to a higher level qualification & permanent position for the right person. This may progress into a Senior Production Chef or Chef De Partie role alongside another apprenticeship course.  

Employer Description:
Shepherd Neame is Britain's oldest brewer. It was founded in 1698 in Faversham, Kent. It is a family owned brewery which has passed in unbroken succession through five families. It produces a range of cask ales and filtered beers, producing around 180,000 brewed barrels a year. It has more than 300 pubs and hotels in South East England, mainly in Kent and London. Shepherd Neame exports to 44 countries including India, Sweden, Italy, Brazil and Canada.

Working Hours :
Varied shift patterns TBC over a 7-day period (30 - 40 hours per week).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Basic Knife Skills,Allergen Awareness,Willing to learn