Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship at Roundthorn Country House in Castletown

Introduction

Are you passionate about food, eager to learn and ready to start an exciting career in hospitality? At Roundthorn Country House, they are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Commis Chef to join their busy and friendly kitchen team.

About the Employer

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

What You'll Do

Banquet Country House are an award-winning specialising in weddings, celebrations, private functions, conferences, afternoon teas, restaurant dining and special events. With 10 bedrooms and 5 self-catering apartments, they welcome guests throughout the year and their kitchen is at the heart of creating memorable experiences.

As an Apprentice Commis Chef, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Assist chefs with food preparation and cooking
• Learn and follow recipes, menus and portion specifications
• Prepare vegetables, meat, fish and other ingredients
• Help create food for weddings, banquets, private functions and hotel dining
• Assist with plating and presentation
• Keep the kitchen, equipment and workstations clean and organised
• Learn and follow food hygiene, health and safety and allergen procedures
• Store and handle food safely and correctly
• Work as part of Banquet Country's wider kitchen and hotel team
• Build your skills and take on more responsibility as you progress

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

• Keen to learn and develop new skills
• Passionate about food and interested in cooking
• Hardworking, reliable and punctual
• A positive team player
• Comfortable working in a busy environment
• Friendly, respectful and willing to listen and learn
• Happy to get stuck in and help wherever needed
• Committed to completing your apprenticeship and building a career in hospitality

Training Outcome

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Passionate
• Hard-working
• Works well under pressure

Course Information

Course: Commis chef (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Catering and hospitality

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Thursday, 2.00pm - 9.00pm.Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm.Saturday, 2.00pm - 10.00pm.Sunday, 10.00am - 6.00pm (with breaks included).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD