Commis chef apprenticeship

As an apprentice chef you will assist in preparing food in a timely manner, helping guests to have memorable experiences whenever and wherever they dine. You will take pride in your work and always follow the specifications set by the Head Chef and Sous Chefs to ensure all food is prepared, presented and served to a high standard and in keeping with specifications.

 

To ensure that your section is ran efficiently, whilst ensuring that you maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the kitchen operation. To ensure all fridges, freezers and all food storage is stock rotated. To follow the specs set out by the Head Chef to ensure consistency in what you do every day. To ensure that you are correctly dressed and adhere to high personal hygiene standards. To abide by all Company and legal Food Safety Standards.

Training:

Your day release will be delivered at the Shrewsbury Colleges Group, London Rd Campus on a Wednesday on one day a week, with the remainder in the workplace. You will be working towards the Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

Training Outcome:

Following fully completing the apprenticeship, the apprentice chef would be offered a role as commis chef for a further three months, with the expectation to be promoted to Chef De Partie thereafter.

Employer Description:
Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, just 4 miles from Shrewsbury centre, is a beautiful 18th century manor house nestled in 15 acres of grounds with an ornamental lake. The hotel has 87 contemporary guest rooms Enjoy an elegant afternoon tea, lunch or dinner in the Oak Room Restaurant or relax in the 1630 Bar. Our unrivalled Leisure Club & Spa has an indoor heated pool and a whole host of facilities. We also have 7 function rooms, perfect for hosting up to 400 for conferences, weddings and events.

Working Hours :
To work four days out of seven, one day at college. Two rest days per week. On-site working hours will vary by week.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative