Chef Apprentice

During your apprenticeship we will train and develop you to perform the following duties: 

1. To ensure a high standard of food quality. 
2. To ensure a high quality of food presentation. 
3. To adhere to the training requirements as set out by both the college and the School. 
4. To learn new and different skills within all kitchen departments. 
5. To gain experience within all parts of the school foundation units to include the Prep school and Kings High School for Girls. 
6. To take an active role in the preparation and serving of functions and dinners. 
7. To learn the Understanding of Nutritional Guidelines in Schools and to put these into practice. 
8. To ensure that the kitchen is cleaned and maintained to high standards as determined by Food Safety Legislation. 
9. To be an active part in the whole team and participate in the holiday time food production and service. 
10. To ensure that food safety documents are being recorded correctly. 
11. To follow the guidance of the Head or Sous Chef and assist them in menu compilation for core dining and functions. 
12. To notify line manager on health and safety issues. 
13. To notify line manager on equipment repair and maintenance. 
14. To control and recycle wastage. 
15. To assist with functions and conferences when required to do so. 
16. To undertake training as and when required to do so. 
17. To ensure that HACCP procedures are being met. 

Other:

1. Any reasonable request made by the Head Chef or Senior Catering Manager. 
2. Attend internal and external meetings or training courses as required 
 

Training:

Commis Chef Apprenticeship, this qualification will be delivered at the workplace supported by theory skills days, delivered by a specialist at Solihull College and University Centre.

Level 3 food hygiene

Level 2 allergen training

Training Outcome:

To be a qualified chef (NVQ level 2 Equivalent in Professional cookery) You will have gained valuable experience in a professional multi-site catering establishment.

Employer Description:
We are a group of independent schools in Warwickshire, the Myton Road campus is responsible for producing over 3,000 meals per day across 3 separate kitchens. Alongside our core dining we also operate a busy internal and external events calendar ranging from small intermate dinners to large scale banquets.

Working Hours :
5 days out 7 with a mix of weekdays and weekend working. Hours of work vary but normal shift patterns are either 07:00-15:00 or 12:00-20:00

Skills:
IT skills,Understand food hygiene,understand health & safety,Learn to cook fresh meals