Apprentice Chef

A fantastic opportunity for a budding chef to join the busy kitchen team at Eden Newcastle as an apprentice! Learn the trade and work towards gaining a Level 2 Commis Chef Qualification.

Number of Positions Available

1

About Employer

Escape to the Gardens of eden, a revellers’ vision of botanical bliss. From daytime delights to dancing until dawn, all under one roof. Bottomless brunches, long lazy lunches, happy hour cocktails, late night suppers and the ultimate party venue. Be inspired, be delighted, be entertained, be wild

Detailed Job Description

The Gardens of eden, is a revellers’ vision of botanical bliss. From daytime delights to dancing until dawn, all under one roof. Bottomless brunches, long lazy lunches, happy hour cocktails, late night suppers and the ultimate party venue
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a budding chef to join the busy kitchen team at Eden Newcastle as an apprentice! Learn the trade and work towards gaining a Level 2 Commis Chef Qualification.
• Get to grips with the fundamentals of cooking, such as knife skills. This will involve understanding the basic cuts (e.g. chopping, dicing, julienne and chiffonade) as well as learning how to handle ingredients correctly
• Work in different sections of the kitchen, helping the chef de partie and senior chefs
• Maintain safe and sanitary work area
• Replenish stock
• Be responsible for food preparation and basic cooking and also learn about portion sizes
• Listen to instructions and work as part of a team.
Skills you'll need to learn and also demonstrate:
• Technical skills (cooking techniques, including knowing how to cook, store and serve food)
• An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety
• Self-motivation
• Flexibility
• Teamwork and communication skills
• A willingness to learn and take on board instructions
• Organisational skills and learning to prioritise
• Attention to detail to ensure consistent, high standards
• Commitment and loyalty
• Strives for high personal standards in both practical and theory components of their learning
• A hard-working and calm approach
• The ability to work without supervision.

Skills Required

You'll need to learn and also demonstrate:
• Technical skills (cooking techniques, including knowing how to cook, store and serve food)
• An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety
• Teamwork and communication skills
• A willingness to learn and take on board instructions
• and learning to prioritise
• Attention to detail to ensure consistent, high standards
• Commitment and loyalty
• Strives for high personal standards in both practical and theory components of their learning
• A hard-working and calm approach
• The ability to work without supervision.

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivation
• Flexibility
Organisational skills

Qualifications Required

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

Future Prospects

Development through the chef positions within the eden collective brand

Training to be Provided

Commis Chef apprenticeship Level 2
Maths and English if required

Expected Duration

12 Months

Working Week

up to 48 hours per week, a rota of shifts of between Monday - Sunday 10am - 11pm