Introduction
Landmark destination with Rosette Aspirations, Start your career as a Commis Chef at Windmill Village Hotel — gain hands‑on kitchen experience, learn from expert chefs, and build essential skills in a supportive, professional environment while earning as you train.
About the Employer
Set on the edge of Coventry with 90 acres of parkland and sweeping golf course views, Windmill Village Hotel, Golf & Spa blends modern hospitality with a scenic backdrop. Whether you’re here for a relaxing spa break, championship golf, fine dining, or your dream wedding, we offer the perfect destination in the West Midlands.
What You’ll Do
- Preparing basic ingredients (washing, peeling, chopping vegetables, trimming meat, preparing sauces)
- Assisting senior chefs (Chef de Partie, Sous Chef) with food preparation and cooking
- Cooking simple dishes or components of dishes under supervision
- Ensuring food is prepared to the required quality and presentation standards
- Keeping workstations clean, organised, and hygienic at all times
- Following food safety and hygiene regulations (e.g. HACCP procedures)
- Receiving and storing deliveries correctly (checking quality, stock rotation/FIFO)
- Helping with mise en place for busy service periods
- Plating and garnishing dishes according to the pub’s style
- Maintaining kitchen equipment and reporting any faults
- Managing time efficiently during busy service to meet demand
- Assisting with stock control and informing senior staff of shortages
- Supporting other sections of the kitchen when needed
- Learning new cooking techniques and menu items
- Working as part of a team to ensure smooth kitchen operations
- Training outcome: full‑time role within the business
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Desired – GCSE English – 4 or above
- Desired – GCSE Maths – 4 or above
Course Information
Course: Commis chef (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Catering and hospitality
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working arrangements: Working Week: 35 hours including weekends and bank holidays (days and shifts TBC)
Expected duration: 1 year 2 months
Training provider: SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
Contact Details:
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