- GMFJ Reference
88982
- Wages
£5.20 p/h
- Hours
40.00 per week
- Date Posted
27/07/2018
- Start Date
29/10/2018
- Approx. Duration
12 months
- Location
Padstow
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Catering & Hospitality
- Opportunity Type
Intermediate Level 2
- Employer
The Cornish Arms
Description
You don’t need to have any previous kitchen experience you just need to have a real passion for food and hospitality. We will give you all of the training and support that you need to learn how to be a chef, so this is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to change your career or enter the kitchen for the first time. In the first instance, roles will be offered as a fixed-term contact up until December 2019 and experience isn’t necessary - just a passion for ensuring that customers have an outstanding time when dining with us.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Truro and Penwith College on 01872 305500 (Ref ID: 88982)
Company website : www.rickstein.com
Essential:
- Team player
- Flexible in approach
- Ability to follow instructions
Desirable:
- Basic knife skills
- Knowledge of food/produce
- GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths and English
- Food safety qualification
The programme involves developing effective knowledge, behaviours and skills in four main areas – culinary, people, business and food safety with specific topics including:
- Preparing, cooking and finishing basic dishes including fish and shellfish, poultry, meat, game, stocks and sauces, bread and dough, rice and pasta, soups, vegetables and pulses, egg dishes, hot and cold desserts, cakes and biscuits
- Health, safety and security of the working environment including food safety and hygiene practices
- Food waste management and minimisation
- Professional behaviours – timekeeping, attendance, following company standards, reliability, communication
- Importance of working within budgets
- Understanding the supply chain and how to work with suppliers
- Risks in a work environment and how to manage them
- Taste – basic flavour profile, seasoning, herbs and spices
- Correct techniques including common knives, tools and equipment
- Key allergens
- Working as part of a team
- Meeting targets and effectively controlling resources
- Friendly personality
- Positive attitude
- Passion for food
On successful completion of the apprenticeship there is a possibility of a future job role.
The candidate will work 5 days between Monday - Sunday with varied hours.