Job Introduction
Based in the kitchen at Kents Hill Park the team will be made up of a Head Chef, Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Breakfast & Kitchen Porters and YOU. Your role will include the following:
- ensure all food preparation is carried out following company food hygiene procedures.
- prepare and cook food to the required standard, under instruction, checking for quality, taste and presentation.
- work quickly and efficiently.
- follow portion control, preparation and storage methods to prevent wastage and work efficiently
- ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy.
There is no supervision of other staff.
More about the role:
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?
An apprenticeship is a funded programme where an individual learns new skills, knowledge and behaviours in a chosen sector. An apprenticeship will enable you to work and earn a wage whilst developing and gaining new skills as an employee.
Alongside your day to day duties, you will complete the Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship. This is a nationally recognised qualification and the primary objective of the Commis Chef is to learn and understand how to carry out the basic functions in every section of the kitchen. You will be supported through this qualification by your Personal Development Coach who will visit you at your place of work every 6-10 weeks. You will also attend 6 workshops including an Introduction day at a location outside your normal place of work. All travel expenses will be covered by your employer. You are not expected to complete any of your Apprenticeship work outside of your normal working hours and will be given set time each week to complete your work.
Who you are:
- Passionate about food
- A strong interest to have a career in cooking
- Keen and willing to learn
- Honest, transparent and consistent
- Flexible approach with a “can do” attitude
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Punctual and reliable
What we'll give:
APPRENTICE COMMIS CHEF
SALARY: £9.50 per hour
LOCATION: Kents Hill Park Training & Conference Centre, Timbold Drive, Milton Keynes. MK7 6BZ
REPORTING TO: Kerry Pearce
HOURS/WORKING PATTERN: 40 hours per week
DURATION: 12-15 months
Do you have a real passion for cooking and would love a career as a Chef? Would you like to earn whilst you learn?
Well now is the time, as we have a very exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Commis Chef to join our team at Kents Hill Park Training and Conference Centre.
You do not need to have any experience as full training will be provided as part of the Apprenticeship. This is ideal for a school leaver or someone wanting a career change. Apprenticeships are for everyone regardless of age!
Over a 12-15 month period you will be trained to become a fully Qualified Commis Chef.
Who we are:
WHO ARE COMPASS GROUP UK & IRELAND?
We are the world’s largest caterer, a Company that employ more Chefs than anyone else so we know a thing or two about developing our people for real careers.
Compass Group UK and Ireland specialise in providing food, vending and related services in our clients' premises. The company operates across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Defence, Offshore & Remote Site, Healthcare, Education, Sports & Leisure and Vending with an established brand portfolio.
Click here and take a look at our website for more information
www.compass-group.co.uk/join-the-family
Who are The Venues Collection
The Venues Collection are a grouping of seven easily accessible event spaces with hotel-like residential and leisure facilities. Located across the UK, our venues all feature stylish and individual event spaces, including both contemporary and historic meeting areas. With facilities that would be the envy of most hotels, our venues are the ideal choice for comfortable, stress-free events. Our professional event management teams know how to make the most of our amenities, helping you achieve value for money whether you’re planning an intimate boardroom-style meeting or an expansive conference or exhibition for over a thousand delegates. When business turns to pleasure, stay overnight, for the weekend or simply come for the day. We cater for every memorable moment, from engagement parties to unforgettable weddings, christenings to anniversaries, birthdays to celebrations of life.
The Venues Collection won Team of the Year at the 2021 Meetings & Incentive Travel Industry Awards, one of the biggest event industry awards in the business. Explore our award-winning venues below, we can’t wait for your next visit.
For further information about the Venues Collection, please visit https://www.thevenuescollection.co.uk/
THE COMPASS GROUP UK & IRELAND OFFER
We offer you the opportunity to be part of a fun and exciting team, where you have the opportunity and support to develop and progress your career.
We offer more than the National Apprentice Minimum wage. For all our Apprentices, we offer the National Minimum Wage.
We have supported hundreds of people in further developing their career through an Apprenticeship. Take the time to look through our careers website so you can see for yourself how completing an Apprenticeship with Compass continues to make a positive impact.
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Your Apprenticeship is fully funded by Compass UK and Ireland, via the Apprenticeship Levy.
As a company, our Apprenticeship programme is subject to regulation from Ofsted and the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). For that reason, each candidate must meet certain criteria’s in order to be eligible for funding. This ensures our offer is compliant with all the quality and funding rules. Therefore, you will be required to complete the following:
Screening Call – you will receive a screening call to establish if you will be eligible for us to claim funding for your apprenticeship training with our training provider and the rules for this are set out in the ESFA funding rules 2022/2023.
European Social Fund – The Skills Funding Agency operates as a co-financing organisation for ESF and assures EU funding is correctly spent. The European Social Fund (ESF) is a structural fund from the European Union. It improves the skills of the workforce and helps people who have difficulties finding work. All our apprenticeships are compliant with ESF funding.
Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.