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More about your role

As our Apprentice Commis Chef, you'll develop the skills knowledge and behaviours to start your career in Hospitality and the Food Service Industry. With opportunities to see career progression into a Commis Chef role upon completion of the programme. You'll study a Commis Chef Apprenticeship and access a  bespoke learning and development programme.

Day to day you will complete tasks to support the Head Chef and Kitchen Assistant. This will include preparing ingredients, presenting food to exceptional standards, and learning how to adhere to the high expectations of cleanliness whilst limiting the risk of any food safety hazards.

As you develop in experience your role will become more challenging and varied. With more autonomy to take on tasks. You will be given the opportunity to contribute with the preparation of new menus and partake in the different themed evening menus to broaden your knowledge of dishes from a variety of nationalities.

Please download the attached Job Description for further information 

More about you

This is the ideal role for someone wanting to take their first step into a career in Hospitality and the Food Industry. You'll benefit from support from across Places for People including your team and the Early Careers People Team.

No previous experience is required, as you'll receive the qualifications and training you need to succeed. You'll have an interest in all things food, a dash of creativity and the ability to work well under pressure

You'll be able to motivate yourself and take constructive feedback well.  A clear commitment to learning and self improvement is essential to succeed in this role.

Benefits 

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.  

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:  

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly 
• Excellent holiday package – 36 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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