Apprentice Commis Chef 10238schroders Personal Wealth

Type: Apprentice
Region: South East

Programme duration 15 months

Programme name Level 2 – Commis Chef

At Elior we’re enriching lives, everywhere, every day. Feeding children in schools, loved ones in hospitals and care homes, sports fans in stadiums, visitors in heritage sites and teams in the workplace.

We are a multi-award-winning global player in the hospitality sector, founded in 1991 with over 105,000 colleagues worldwide, serving over 4 million guests every day. In the UK, our dedicated team serve our customers across 1200 locations. Because of our success and stability, we can offer you excellent career opportunities where you will be nurtured and supported to fulfil your potential. We are renowned for looking after our people, with 87% of our colleagues feeling proud to work with us, and we are committed to delivering delicious and healthy food, which is ethically sourced.

And we’re committed to looking after the planet, supporting the community, cutting food waste and supporting wellbeing. We’ve lots to shout about with our strong and united approach in tackling many important global sustainability issues. This role sits within our education division – catering for students. Dedicated to providing high quality, nutritious food for our younger generation, we’re 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw, we’re driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.

Job description

A Fantastic opportunity has become available at Schroders Personal Wealth for an Apprentice commis chef to join the kitchen team. We are looking for a candidate who wants to learn and develop within the kitchen and we also have a talented head chef to give on site training. This role comes with a comprehensive apprenticeship program, offering the chance to work and learn simultaneously within our esteemed company!

What you’ll be doing…

Your key responsibilities as the Commis Chef will consist of:

– Cooking, food preparation and presenting

– Ensure full area of responsibility is clean, neatly presented and stocked at all times

– Ensure thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers in order to provide relevant information to customers and clients

– Be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures

– Operate the till point as required, ensuring correct procedures are used

– Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures

– Ad-hoc duties to support the catering team and services

What can you bring?

The experience and knowledge we are looking for from the future Commis Chef include:

– Genuine interest in customer service excellence and a great team player

– Catering experience essential

– Excellent communication skills

To become an apprentice, you must:

Be 16 or over

Not already be in full-time education

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you’re upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

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

Be on a career path with lots of future potential

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

Future Prospects

The role may lead to a permanent position once the apprenticeship is complete

Skills required

? Genuine interest in customer service excellence

? A great team player

? Excellent communication skills

? Passion for food

Qualifications required

none specific

Personal qualities

? A willingness to work hard and learn

? Good personal hygiene

? Attention to detail