Commis Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Commis Chef - Join Our Culinary Crew! 🍳

Are you ready to kickstart your career in the exciting world of professional kitchens? We're on the hunt for a motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our talented team. This is your chance to learn the ropes, hone your skills, and become a culinary star! ✨

What You'll Be Doing:

• Prep Master: Get your hands dirty prepping a variety of ingredients, from fresh veggies 🥕 to prime cuts of meat 🥩 and delicate fish 🐟. You'll also be crafting delicious sauces, stunning garnishes, and tempting desserts, all under the watchful eye of our Head Chef. 🧑‍🍳
• Dish Dynamo: Cook and plate up dishes according to our signature recipes, ensuring every plate is a masterpiece in terms of taste and presentation. Consistency is key! 💯
• Section Explorer: Dive into each area of our kitchen, from the hot line to the pastry section. You'll start with straightforward tasks and gradually take on more responsibility as you grow. 🌱
• Stock Savvy: Become a pro at checking incoming deliveries, labeling and dating stock, and ensuring everything is stored and rotated correctly to minimize waste. 📦
• Safety First: Uphold the highest standards of food safety, allergen management, HACCP principles, cleaning protocols, and personal hygiene. Your well-being and our guests' safety are paramount. ✅
• Kitchen Closer & Opener: Master the art of setting up your section for service and efficiently closing down at the end of the night, keeping equipment sparkling clean. 🧼
• Team Player: Communicate effectively and professionally with your fellow chefs (the kitchen brigade!) and the front-of-house team during the hustle and bustle of service. 🗣️
• Learning & Growing: Commit to attending your day-release training sessions, completing your off-the-job learning, and meticulously maintaining your apprenticeship evidence. We're invested in your development! 📚

Ready to make some delicious magic happen? Apply now! 🚀

Key responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables, meat, fish, sauces, garnishes and desserts under chef supervision
• Cook and present dishes to agreed recipes, portions and standards during service
• Learn each kitchen section and gradually take responsibility for straightforward tasks and orders
• Check deliveries and label, date, store and rotate stock correctly
• Follow food-safety, allergen, HACCP, cleaning and personal-hygiene procedures

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 3/D), Maths (grade 3/D))