Apprentice Commis Chef

Audleys Wood Hotel is recruiting for an Apprentice Chef to join the brigade. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to start their career as a Chef, learn the trade and gain a Level 2 Commis Chef Qualification.

Number of Positions Available

1

About Employer

Audleys Wood Hotel is part of Hand Picked Hotels, a collection of 19 country house hotels throughout the United Kingdom and Channel Islands. With welcoming and charming service delivered in inspirational surroundings, their guests are encouraged to feel at home, relax, kick off their shoes and indulge!
Audleys Wood Hotel in Basingstoke, Hampshire, was a much loved home for much of its life and it is perhaps this episode in its history that gives the mansion such warmth and comfort to this day.

Detailed Job Description

Audleys Wood Hotel is part of Hand Picked Hotels, a collection of 19 country house hotels throughout the United Kingdom and Channel Islands. With welcoming and charming service delivered in inspirational surroundings, their guests are encouraged to feel at home, relax, kick off their shoes and indulge!
Audleys Wood Hotel is recruiting for an Apprentice Chef to join the brigade. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to start their career as a Chef, learn the trade and gain a Level 2 Commis Chef Qualification.
The Apprentice Chef will carry out daily duties as below:
• Prepare and cook dishes on menus according to standards and the Head Chef
• Check items against delivery notes and report any shortfalls
• Maintain secure stock storage
• Cook, chill, label, store and rotate food
• Assist in preparation and cooking of employee meals
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene practices
• Keep the kitchen equipment clean and in good working order
• Report hazards and maintenance requirements to the Head Chef or Sous Chef
• Maintain regular communication by attending team briefings and meetings.

Skills Required

You just need to enjoy cooking - No skills required
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure

Personal Qualities

Have a positive attitude
Be keen to learn from the Chefs
Reliable
Committed

Qualifications Required

None required, however, Maths and English will be assessed as part of the interview process.

Future Prospects

Guaranteed Full Time Commis Chef role with Hand Picked Hotels upon completion

Training to be Provided

Commis Chef apprenticeship Level 2
Maths and English if required

Expected Duration

12 Months

Working Week

40 hours over 5 days. 8 hours per day. No split shifts - 2 days off together

Things to consider

This Hotel is not easily accessible by public transport, please make sure you have a reliable form of transport.