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Apprentice Commis Chef

Employer
Sussex Skills Solutions
Location
Polegate, East Sussex
Salary
£184.80 to £356.40 per week
Closing date
1 Dec 2021

Job Details

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage: £184.80 to £356.40
  • Working week: 12pm - 8pm Mon to Sat (with two hour break in service between 3 and 5) 12pm - 6pm Sun and Bank holidays
  • Total hours per week: 40.00
  • Expected duration: 18 months
  • Apprenticeship level: Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE)
  • Positions: 2 available

The employer will be interviewing throughout the advertisement period so the apprenticeship may start before the closing period.

  • The apprentice will undertake all tasks in our busy kitchen usually under the supervision of our head chef or occasionally an experienced chef de partie they will be fully supported both by the kitchen staff, managers and owners and will be fully integrated into our friendly team
  • Initially they will learn the basics - safety, hygiene, the importance of cleaning down regularly and how all of the appliances work
  • They will learn about the menu and be shown how we expect food to be presented.  this will lead to prep and creating sides and desserts
  • The candidate will then learn through shadowing, explaining and then doing all aspects of cooking and presentation
  • This will lead to other aspects of a chefs role such as ordering, pricing, portion control and best use of ingredients and have input into menu creation
  • Occasionally the candidate will get to work with our front of house team to better understand the issues from their perspective

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • All other skills will be taught but an enthusiasm for food and hospitality and a desire to learn are essential

Personal qualities

  • Reliability, enthusiasm and a desire to learn
  • Friendliness and team working

Desired qualifications

Ideally English and a basic understanding of maths.

Future prospects

Absolutely.  we want to grow our kitchen team with our business as its reputation for fine food becomes established.  There will be commis chef and chef de partie vacancies available for anyone who does well.

Things to consider

We are based 4 miles from Hailsham and Polegate and two and a half miles from Berwick Station, in a lovely rural setting close to Abbots Wood.  There are no bus or train links beyond Berwick, Polegate or Hailsham.  The apprentice will ideally have his own mode of transport or access to lifts.

Benefits:

  • 28 days paid holiday per annum
  • Free light lunch on full days
  • Share of the days tips will all staff working that day

About the employer

Located in the beautiful village of Arlington, the Old Oak Inn is a lovely country pub and restaurant built in 1733.  Under our outstanding head chef we offer a range of traditional British and innovative international dishes.  As well as cosy surroundings, quality ales and wines, and friendly team we boast a growing reputation as a gastro pub.  Our Parisian born chef, has been trained in Michelin starred restaurants and worked throughout the world.  Successful candidates will get a truly superb foundation for their future career.

Employer

The Old Oak Inn

https://www.oldoakinnarlington.co.uk/

Address

Caneheath

Polegate

BN26 6SJ

Training

Training provider

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

  • Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard
  • Apprenticeship Certificate (Pass or Distinction grade)
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths (equivalent to GCSE grade D-E or level 3-2) unless exempt

Apprenticeship standard

Commis chef
Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please send a CV and covering letter by email to Kathryn Maynard, kathrynmaynard68@gmail.com to apply.

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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