Commis Chef apprentice

Your role will be developing your skills in the following areas:

Prepare food items in line with current legislation. Follow our recipe and presentation specifications including portion control and waste management Finish food items in line with our brand standards Clean and maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment including preparation, cooking and storage areas Complete food safety management system documentation Carry out stock checks and follow stock rotation systems Operate and clean specialist kitchen equipment following safe handling procedures Receive and check deliveries of food items, equipment and chemicals and store correctly Work with our team of chefs to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required Contribute to our ongoing review of menus to improve our culinary offer

Training:

Commis Chef Level 2.

The apprentice will attend college one day per week at HSDC South Downs Campus, Waterlooville, in the training kitchens. In addition, they will have visits to the workplace by our chef trainer to review tasks they are doing there.

Training Outcome:

The skills gained should prepare you for future progression within the industry. However upon completion of your Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship it is our intention to offer the successful applicant a permanent position within Nicholsons at a competitive industry salary. There is also the option to progress to the Chef de Partie Level 3 qualification.

Employer Description:
Nicholsons is set in the trendy Albert Road in Southsea. Established in 2005 the restaurant caters for locals and visitors to Portsmouth & Southsea offering their unique cuisine featuring Mediterranean Tapas including fish and meat dishes. Our kitchen is newly equipped to a high standard with dedicated cooking and serving areas including pass through dishwasher, cold room, chargrill, fryers etc. Our team share our values for quality and service (with a bit of fun too!) and a passion for food and cooking.

Working Hours :
Flexible hours but usually includes some weekends and evenings. Days off and hours may vary from week to week. Exact shifts TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Able to work at fast pace