Commis Chef Apprentice

  • The Plume of Feathers
  • Cornwall
  • £4.81 per hour

As a Commis Chef. You will have the opportunity to embrace and experience a thriving kitchen environment. To learn and develop your skills and passion, with potential to progress further within your career, under the mentorship of our senior chefs and Head Chef. Your will be responsible for delivering a high levels of food safety, health and hygiene, food preparations, cleanliness, assisting with the kitchen records and documentation, stock controls. To be attentive and confident in peak service times. Adhering to additional requests to support within the kitchen, as and when they arise. W...

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  • GMFJ Reference
    161028
  • Wages
    £4.81 p/h
  • Hours
    35.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    29/11/2021
  • Start Date
    05/09/2022
  • Approx. Duration
    15 Months

  • Location
    Cornwall
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Catering & Hospitality
  • Opportunity Type
    Intermediate Level 2
  • Employer
    The Plume of Feathers

Description


The role

Assisting the senior managers and kitchen team in the day to day running of the kitchen whilst adhering to company policies and procedures. You must be passionate about food with previous experience of working in a similar environment

Main duties and Responsibilities

  • Administrative
  • Report for duty on time, wearing the correct uniform adhering to specified grooming standards.
  • Professionalism: acting in a way that sets a good example to other staff and gives a good representation of a professionally run kitchen
  • Carry out continuous stock control to identify products for ordering
  • Observe hygiene regulations at all times and ensure a consistency high standard of hygiene is maintained.

  • Technical

    • Maintain all Health and Safety as detailed in company procedures to ensure a safe environment for staff
    • Prepare, cook and portion all dishes to the venue’s standards of quality and quantity
    • Use recipe cards when making dishes and oversee presentation of all dishes being served
    • Maintain a continuous standard of cleanliness in kitchen area to include fridges & all other kitchen equipment, work surfaces and storeroom.
    • Communicate with preparation kitchen over business levels.

    What you offer

    • Food Hygiene certificate
    • Knowledge of ingredients and the ability to use them in a creative way
    • Leadership skills – the ability to assign tasks and motivate people
    • Team player
    • Excellent time management skills
    • Previous experience of working in busy kitchen

    For more information about this vacancy please contact Truro and Penwith College on 01872 305500 (Ref ID: 161028)

    Company website : https://theplumemitchell.co.uk/

    • Computer skills

    Esssential

    • GCSE Grade 2/E and above in Maths and English or equivalent

    Knowledge

    • 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

    Skills

    • Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menus in line with business and customer requirements
    • Use available technology in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result
    • Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
    • Use correct knives and knife skills when preparing food and use the correct equipment when preparing, cooking and presenting food
    • Store, prepare and cook ingredients correctly to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer
    • Develop own skills and knowledge through training and experiences
    • Support team members to produce dishes and menu items on time to quality standards
    • Perform role to the best of own ability in line with the business values and culture
    • Follow instruction to meet targets and effectively control resources
    • Undertake all tasks with due care and attention, reporting risks in the appropriate manner

    Behaviours

    • Show enthusiasm for keeping up to date with business and industry trends Use technology and equipment in line with training
    • Pay attention to detail and work consistently to achieve standards
    • Demonstrate care and attention when using knives and equipment Has an appreciation of ingredients
    • Demonstrate high personal hygiene standards
    • Take pride in own role through an enthusiastic and professional approach to tasks
    • A passion for the food industry
    On successful completion of the apprenticeship there is a possibility of a future job role.
    Additional service changes paid monthly. Great employee benefits. Regular salary reviews and incentives. From 7am – Evening Close Monday - Sunday, Rota Varies Weekly.

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