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Apprentice Commis Chef

Employer
Sussex Skills Solutions
Location
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Salary
£245.00 per week
Closing date
22 Mar 2021

Job Details

Apprenticeship summary

  • Working week: To be discussed at interview. You will be working 2 days during the week, typical shift is 9am-4pm. There will also be evening shifts which are to be worked out. They will include Friday & Saturday evenings.
  • Total hours per week: 35.00
  • Weekly wage: £245.00
  • Expected duration: 24 months
  • Possible start date: 12 Apr 2021
  • Apprenticeship level: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship
  • Positions: 1 available

Vacancy description

We are looking for a motivated individual that would be able to drive forward our transition into evening meals. You will be working under supervision and will be responsibilities of prep, serving and be influential in menu creation. Flexibility will also be required to work some daytime shifts during the week. 

The role will include being one of the main drivers in the transition to evening food service. From Menu Planning, Preparation, Serving & Cleaning. Ideal for someone who loves a project with a tangible outcome relating to the work they have put in. Working within an established, young and friendly team the applicant will be quickly settled in to a fast paced, bustling café.

Duties will include: 

  • Preparing and cooking food 
  • Rotating through our kitchen sections under the supervision of the manager
  • Understanding allergens and where they are found within our dishes
  • Actively looking for ways to improve your skills and cooking techniques
  • Support your colleagues in all areas of the kitchen team’s responsibilities, ensuring good teamwork
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude and pride of work
  • Be flexible and work competently and independently, undertaking and delivering all tasks and responsibilities to the expected college standard under supervision.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Working under time constraints
  • Basic food prep
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Personal qualities

  • Confident
  • Ambitious
  • Team Player
  • The willingness to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people
  •  An interest and enjoyment of food. 

Desired qualifications

None specified.

Future prospects

Development within the café, I am looking for chefs to pursue other projects soon.

Things to consider

Due to location there is a lack of public transport, so driving is preferable.

About the employer

Deer Park Cafe Ltd

Description

The Deer Park Café is a small independently run café in Eridge. Its rural location attracts walkers and customers from neighbouring towns of Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells. We have a small team of about 4 FTE staff and are looking to move into the evening hours.

Address

The Deer Park Cafe

Sham Farm Ro

Sham Farm Road

Tunbridge Wells

TN3 9JB

Training

Training provider: EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

Training to be provided

  • Level 2 Commis Chef
  • East Sussex College will provide the apprenticeship standard which will include the Diploma
  • Functional Skills if required.
  • East Sussex College will ensure Health & Safety, and Equality & Diversity.

Before applying for this apprenticeship, please note that we can only accept applications from candidates that have eligibility to work in the UK.   

 

Company

Bringing an innovative approach to the delivery of apprenticeships and employer-focused skills training in the South East, East Sussex College Group is a joint venture between Sussex Downs College and Sussex Coast College Hastings.

East Sussex College Group is an apprenticeship and skills training specialist serving the whole of Sussex.

Did you know?

East Sussex College Group is a working partnership between Sussex Coast College Hastings and Sussex Downs College, and since launching, has worked with a number of businesses in the South East to help them utilise funding streams and create their own internal training programmes.

Plus, by drawing on decades of experience and expertise from staff at both colleges, East Sussex College Group is able to successfully match the right apprentice in a role that is right for the business and the individual.

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If you would like to find out more about how East Sussex College Group can help you, please get in touch on 030 300 39777, info@sussexskillssolutions.co.uk or at: www.sussexskillssolutions.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Company info
Telephone
030 300 39871
Location
ECAT House
Cross Levels Way
Eastbourne
BN21 2UF
GB

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