Commis Chef Apprentice

This role is a starting role in the kitchen, learning and doing the below:

Operations of the kitchen from breakfast service to dinner service Understanding the Kitchen Porter Duties and assisting where necessary food preparation; starters, mains & desserts Food Safety – we will provide training on food safety, and there will be training with the college too Working with a small team of people and working consistently to a high standard Learning our menus from Breakfast Menus, Group Menus and a la Carte Menus Working as a team It is expected you will follow the cleaning and food safety standards we have in place and follow them. We are keen to keep our 5-star food hygiene rating.

Training:
 As part of the apprenticeship, you will complete the Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship standard. You will receive a grade Pass or Distinction on completion.  In addition to the apprenticeship standard, you will complete Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English, if you don't have GCSEs grades C/4 or above or equivalent. The delivery will take place in the workplace and the final exams at one of East Sussex College's campuses. The apprenticeship will be delivered at college and in the workplace. There are a series of classes and alongside the assessor and Head Chef it will be decided which classes would be of most use. On average you will come to college twice per month. On top of day-release you will have assessor meetings every 4-6 weeks and workplace reviews every 10-12 weeks to monitor your progress.

Training Outcome:

Potential permanent full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Castlewood Hotels has 3 Hotels in its portfolio and is a growing group. It has developed these hotels, so the emphasis is on ensuring each guest experience exceeds expectations which encourages repeat business. At the Best Western York House Hotel Eastbourne, we have a history of great service with a great presence online on TripAdvisor and other social media, which we are constantly aiming to improve further. Working for Castlewood Hotels means you get the best of both worlds – working for a world leading brand with brand standards and consistency, but also you can be assured you will not be lost in the company, or just another number. We pride ourselves on individuality and we expect the same of our team. We don’t want robots we want people with real personality which will positively drive customer service in every way.

Working Hours :
Varied week work: 5 days a week (Weekend Availability is a must) Approximately 30 hours working on the Job 7.5 hours spent studying or at college per week.

Skills:
Team working,Passion for cooking