Apprentice Commis Chef

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!

As an apprentice you’ll:

• 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

This vacancy is for a permanent position with Kew Green hotels.