Job Introduction
Based in our busy kitchen at the Hampshire Clinic duties would be varied as you will move around sections within the kitchen. You will assist the other chefs with:
- Prepare, cook and assemble menus in line with the specification given
- Ensure all food is stored, handled and packed at the correct temperature and in accordance with Food Handling and Hygiene Regulations
- Maintain records of temperatures and remedial action taken where necessary, reporting all issued to the Head Chef / Chef Supervisor
- Serve on the food counters in the restaurant following brand specifications
- Use machinery as shown and trained to ensure equipment is used safely and in accordance with legislation, reporting any equipment faults to the line manager
- Ensure that work areas are kept clean and that all waste is record and disposed of correctly
- Ensure the quality and presentation of the food is in line with the specification
- Attend and comply with any training by Brands, Health and Safety, Food Safety etc
- Ensure you comply with current dress and personal hygiene regulations
- Monitor and record, day to day production schedule of each item
- Develop good lines of communications and relationships at all levels within your team and with other colleagues and customers
- Perform any reasonable and practical instructions as requested by the Supervisor appropriate to the needs of the Hospital.
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 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:
- Have a strong interest in cooking and to have a career in our sectors
- Be keen and willing to learn
- Have a ‘can do’ attitude
- Be punctual and reliable
- Be able to work well with others
What we'll give:
Apprentice Commis Chef
SALARY: £10.00 per hour
LOCATION: BMI The Hampshire Clinic, Basing Road, Basingstoke, RG24 7AL
REPORTING TO: Julie Goddard
HOURS/WORKING PATTERN: 1 in 3 weekends - 7am-2:30pm / During the week - 7am-2:30pm or 10:30am-18:00pm, 35 hours
DURATION: Minimum 12 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 the Hampshire Clinic, Basingstoke.
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?
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.
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www.compass-group.co.uk/join-the-family
WHO ARE MEDIREST?
You will be working for our Medirest sector. Medirest is the UK’s leading provider of food, hospitality and support services in acute hospitals, Private Healthcare and Senior Care markets. It’s a big job keeping our hospital moving and helping patients on the road to recovery. To make things run smoothly, over 20 NHS trusts and treatment centres trust Medirest with their catering, cleaning, logstics, helpdesk and retail services.
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https://www.compass-healthcare.co.uk/
THE COMPASS 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:
Eligibility Questionnaire – the questions asked here will determine if we can claim funding for your apprenticeship training with our training provider and the rules for this are set out in the ESFA funding rules 2021/2022.
Initial Assessments – These are positioning tests in English and Maths. Whilst they do not directly affect your eligibility for the apprenticeship, they provide us with your current level of learning and help us build an individual learner journey. This will establish if you are working at the required level in Maths & English that is needed in order for you to complete the learning within your chosen apprenticeship.
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.