Apprentice Commis Chef

APPRENTICE COMMIS CHEF SALARY:   £7.70 per hour

LOCATION: Christ's Hospital School, Horsham, West Sussex  RH13 0YP

REPORTING TO: Neil Vidamour

HOURS/WORKING PATTERN: 40 hrs/week, 5 days out of 7,

DURATION: Minimum 12 months

Do you have a real passion for cooking and would love a career as a Chef? Would you like to earn whilst you learn?

Well now is the time, as we have a very exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Commis Chef to join our team at the Christ's Hospital School site.

You do not need to have any experience as full training will be provided as part of the Apprenticeship. This is ideal for a school leaver or someone wanting a career change. Apprenticeship are for everyone regardless of age!

Over a 12 month period you will be trained to become a fully Qualified Commis Chef.

Job Introduction
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?

An apprenticeship is a funded programme where an individual learns new skills, knowledge and behaviours in a chosen sector. An apprenticeship will enable you to work and earn a wage whilst developing and gaining new skills as an employee.

Alongside your day to day duties, you will complete the Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship. This is a nationally recognised qualification and the primary objective of the Commis Chef is to learn and understand how to carry out the basic functions in every section of the kitchen. You will be supported through this qualification by your Personal Development Coach who will visit you at your place work every 6-10 weeks. You will also attend 6 workshops including an Introduction day at a location outside your normal place of work. All travel expenses will be covered by your employer. You are not expected to complete any of your Apprenticeship work outside of your normal working hours and will be given set time each week to complete your work.

Main Responsibilities

  • Daily duties will involve preparing the breakfast, lunch for service (depending on shift) in accordance with the menu cycle.
  • Ensuring that food is stored and prepared correctly and in line with food hygiene legislation. 
  • Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy. 
  • We provide a varied menu to provide a good choice to our customers and meet the nutritional needs of the customer we serve. 
  • The team work in sections to prepare the food for the menus in time for service. 
  • Complete pre-service checks and check the quality of food being produced meets the standards.  
  • Cleaning and clearing down work stations
  • Working in a safe manner at all times
  • Organising the larder
  • Preparing kitchen documentation
  • Keeping the work area clean and tidy
  • Working to Food Hygiene and safety recommendations
  • The Ideal Candidate
  • A strong interest to have a career in cooking
  • Keen and willing to learn
  • A ‘can do’ attitude
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Able to works well with others
  • About The Company

WHO ARE COMPASS?

We are the world’s largest caterer, a Company that employ more Chefs that anyone else so we know a thing or two about developing our people for real careers. 

Compass Group UK and Ireland specialise in providing food, vending and related services in our clients' premises. The company operates across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Defence, Offshore & Remote Site, Healthcare, Education, Sports & Leisure and Vending with an established brand portfolio.

WHO ARE CHARTWELLS?

You will be working for our Chartwells sector. For more than a quarter of a century, Chartwells has focused on helping young people build strong bodies, sharp minds and to lead long, healthy lives. To Eat, Learn and Live.

Chartwells dishes up great tasting, fun and nutritious meals to schools, academies, colleges and universities, and provides all of the support services – from facilities management to cleaning – to help fuel inquisitive minds. Food for thought!

 

THE COMPASS OFFER

We offer you the opportunity to be part of a fun and exciting team, where you have the opportunity and support to develop and progress your career.

We offer more than the National Apprentice Minimum wage. For all our Apprentices, we offer the National Minimum Wage.

We have supported hundreds of people in further developing their career through an Apprenticeship. Take the time to look through our careers website so you can see for yourself how completing an Apprenticeship with Compass continues to make a positive impact.


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