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Salary £11.2 per month
Duration 16 months
Advert closing date 01/01/2025
Description
The Commis Chef Apprenticeship is suitable for someone who prepares food and carries out cooking tasks under the supervision of a more senior chef.
It is designed to develop craft skills and knowledge within all areas of the operation of a kitchen.
Delivery method – weekly day release
You will work under the guidance of our Executive Chef who themselves started as a Chef de Partie here at Berners Tavern. You will be given the opportunity to work and progress through the different sections of the kitchen. You will be given the skills to learn a new monthly menu at Rosette standard. You will be exposed to internal and external trainings to develop your skills and get you to the next step in your career. You will learn the preparation and cooking of all fresh ingredients on site. This will include meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, breakfast, banqueting and desserts. You will learn basic kitchen skills and in addition learn about food hygiene, health & safety, storage and cleaning.
This gastronomic gem under the direction of Executive Chef Jason Atherton boasts 140 covers, serving guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Berners Tavern is located in central London's Fitzrovia at The London EDITION. We bring together, in a delicate balancing act, the integrity and character of a historic building with a simple, sophisticated design sensibility, creating a seamless blend of charisma and ease.
Under the direction of celebrated Michelin starred Chef Jason Atherton, the award-winning Berners Tavern remains one of London's most talked about restaurants. Join our team and help create and deliver a contemporary British menu that is simple yet elegant, using the very best products in the British Isles
Entry requirements
GCSE English and Maths grades A-D / 3-9 (or equivalent) • GCSE Cookery/Food Tech desirable
Training to be provided
Westminster Kingsway College has an excellent reputation within the hospitality and catering industry. The Hospitality school has been based at Vincent Square, Victoria for 100 years. The college offers a unique opportunity to study for apprenticeships that are tailored direct to industry requirements. Westminster Kingsway College is recognised as one of the leading providers of training in London and has been accredited with the Training Quality Standard. The Hospitality School is a member of two National Skills Academies for Hospitality and Food & Drink Manufacturing. We also have strong links with many Hospitality associations such as the Craft Guild of Chefs.
Westminster Kingsway College, Victoria Centre, SW1P 2PD
Expected Duration:
12 months training followed by 4 months end point assessment
Things to consider
Remember you will be on your feet all day!
You will be working in a hot and busy kitchen You will work a rota which may require you to work weekends and evenings.
Please research location and consider your commute in terms of time and cost prior to applying for the role.
Skills required
Array
Future prospects
Progression within your job role and organisation with the potential to complete further Apprenticeships and training relevant to your role as you progress.
Hours per week 40
Working week 4 days shift work, 1 day at college per week.
Apprenticeship standard Commis chef (Level 2)
London, London, England, W1T 3NP
