Apprentice Commis Chef

Preperation of fresh foods from scratch. Creating dishes from the menu. Helping with menu development.  Organising your workstation.  Watching and learning from other chefs. Cleaning your section and helping keep the kitchen clean.  Maintaining health and safety standards.

Training:
Commis Chef training to achieve a Commis Chef level 2 qualification.  4 days per week is kitchen based at the hotel and 1 day per week at Yeovil College.

Training Outcome:

Once qualified as a Commis Chef, the next step is to start working towards a position of Chef De Partie and then on up the ladder to ultimately end up as head or executive chef. The Chef De Partie position should be attainable within another 2-3 years. Beyond that, there are no limits to potential progression. 

Employer Description:
Summer Lodge is a five star, boutique country house hotel with a 3AA Rosette award winning restaurant on site. The restaurant is ranked in the top 15% of restaurants in the UK, making it an ideal place to start your culinary learning journey.

Working Hours :
A variety of shift patterns spread across Monday - Sunday, including straight and split shifts. 2 consecutive days off per week. 1 day per week attendance at Yeovil College.

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