Level 3 Chef de Partie Apprenticeship - AG Hospitality Services
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join AG Hospitality Services. This is an exciting opportunity to develop professional cookery skills in a busy commercial kitchen, working alongside experienced chefs, preparing high-quality food, and gaining valuable hands-on experience in a supportive learning environment.
Apprenticeship Overview:
- Salary: £8.00 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
- Working Week: Monday - Sunday - shifts a week on a rota basis
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Duration: 18 months
- Level 3 Chef de Partie Apprenticeship standard qualification
- Online training supported by our dedicated tutor
- Location: 142-146 Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 3ED
Duties
- Prepare, cook and present food to company standards.
- Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation and portion sizes.
- Organise and maintain an efficient mise en place before service.
- Ensure dishes are prepared and served within agreed timescales.
- Assist with menu development and daily specials.
- Manage a designated kitchen section efficiently.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and organisation.
- Store, label and rotate stock correctly using FIFO principles.
- Minimise food waste and support effective stock control.
- Report equipment faults and maintenance issues promptly.
- Work closely with kitchen and front of house teams to deliver excellent customer service.
- Support the training and development of Commis Chefs, Kitchen Assistants and new team members.
- Assist with supervising the kitchen during service and lead the team in the absence of senior chefs (Junior Sous Chef responsibilities).
- Promote a positive, professional and supportive working environment.
- Comply with Food Safety, HACCP, allergen and Health & Safety regulations.
- Complete cleaning schedules and maintain company compliance standards.
- Assist with stock counts, ordering and inventory management.
- Support the achievement of quality, waste and labour targets.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support the business.
Qualifications:
- GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4–9 (A*–C) desirable
Skills and Personal Qualities:
- Previous experience working in a professional kitchen.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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