Apprentice Commis Chef

Kew Green Hotels / Holiday Inn Runcorn is presenting an opportunity for a candidate to join the kitchen team to become an apprentice commis chef. In this role, you are responsible for producing all menu items in an efficient and consistent manner while following company specifications and always adhering to Health & Food Safety requirements

Main duties and responsibilities:

Supporting your kitchen team, you will be responsible for delivering an efficient, effective and profitable kitchen service, with a primary focus on a key assigned area of responsibility and ensuring brand standards are met. As part of the apprenticeship program, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Kitchen Manager.

Tasks could include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring you are working towards all kitchen SOPs at all times.
• Supporting your Kitchen Manager in ensuring that all Health and Safety and Food Safety regulations are adhered to and that audits are successfully passed.
• Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies
• Prepares food items by using required methods.
• Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
• Cleans and sanitises cooking surfaces frequently and in line with SOPs.
• Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs.
• Facilitating special requests from guests if received.
• Manage wastage through correct product measurement.
• Completing all training to timescales and looking for ways to develop your skills and experience.
• Arriving on time, in the correct uniform with a positive, can-do attitude

Benefits

Our rewards package includes:

• Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events
• Complementary Employee, Family and Friends discounts in hotels across the Kew Green Hotels portfolio and at partner hotels worldwide
• 50% off food and beverage while you stay in our hotels
• FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)
• 24/7, 365 days Employee Assistance Line for mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice
• Robust career development opportunities and support for personal growth

Apprenticeship Highlights:

• You will gain a nationally recognised Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship standard
• You will receive onsite training with Inspiro Learning who will support and guide you throughout your Apprenticeship journey.
• Gain essential life skills.
• Gain confidence.

To become an apprentice, you must:

• be 16 or over
• not already be in full-time education

As an apprentice you'll:

• complete a L2 Commis Chef apprenticeship standard
• have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
• learn and train for a specific job
• get paid and receive holiday leave
• get hands-on experience in a real job
• study for at least 20% of your working hours
• complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
• be on a career path with lots of future potential
• be entitled to a TOTUM membership, find out more here About TOTUM | TOTUM UK

For more information about Inspiro Learning's apprenticeship delivery and what it entails please click  to watch a short video

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You're an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.

Levels of an apprenticeship

Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level.

 At the end of your apprenticeship, you'll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you'll achieve the equivalent of an A level.