Apprentice Commis Chef

Ferma Bistro is a cosy, unique bistro set in the heart of Ripley, serving contemporary British small sharing plates using all local & sustainably sourced produce from our farm shop right next door.

Ferma are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Commis Chef to join the team.

Some experience as a Kitchen Porter or equivalent would be an advantage, but no previous experience is required. However, the suitable candidate must be passionate about food and eager to begin a career in the hospitality and catering industry.

As an Apprentice Commis Chef, you will be:

Assisting in the food preparation process Cooking and preparing elements of high quality dishes Preparing vegetables, meats and fish Assisting other Chefs Helping with deliveries and restocking Assisting with stock rotation Cleaning stations Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards

Benefits:

Gain a nationally recognised qualification that will look great on your CV! 30% discount across high street retail stores as part of the apprenticeship Share of service charge 20% discount in the farm shop and an opportunity to receive food at the end of the day that would otherwise not be used

At Ferma Farm Shop & Bistro, you will be working towards your Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 12-18 months. You will be fully supported by both your Manager and Learning Coach, and be given all the help and guidance you need to begin building a rewarding career for yourself in the hospitality and catering industry.

What your apprenticeship includes:

A blend of virtual and in person meetings with your Learning Coach every 4-6 weeks. A hands on, practical approach to learning to ensure you are able to achieve your goals. On the job and off the job training. Functional skills in Maths and English (if you haven't already achieved your GCSEs)

We are excited to see what you can bring to the team, and look forward to supporting you at the start of a rewarding career!

Training:
Production Chef Level 2 (GCSE) Apprenticeship Standard Functional skills in Maths and English (if you haven't already achieved your GCSEs) Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date

Training Outcome:
Prospect of full time employment as Chef de Partie

Employer Description:
Ferma Farm Shop & Bistro is a place where great food naturally brings people together. We’re blessed to be in a part of the world surrounded by fabulous farms and artisan suppliers, creating wonderful produce. At Ferma we’ve carefully selected a wide variety of quality ingredients including fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, condiments, meat and charcuterie, amongst others, to create amazing dishes, freshly prepared by our chefs every day in our kitchen using seasonal ingredients.

Working Hours :
40 hours per week over 5 days including 2 weekends per month. On a shift basis 7am - 7pm (exact shifts to be confirmed).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working