Summary

Looking to join a dynamic kitchen team and play a vital role in supporting the overall food preparation and service operations under the supervision of senior chefs? This position is perfect for individuals looking to develop their culinary skills and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, professional kitchen.

Day to day role responsibilities will include:

• Determining the kitchen preparation levels for current business and booking trends
• Displaying skills in leadership encouraging kitchen porters to carry out their duties correctly
• To meet operational expectations properly
• Understanding completely all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, produce and training programs
• To meet all opening and closing procedures are adhered to in the kitchen for shifts
• Communicate  any open issues with Management and head chef
• To support head chef  in all tasks, procedures and implementing new initiatives,  standards and menus
• Assist in forward planning of menu changes
• Receiving inventory from suppliers, checking all deliveries and raising any issues with returned deliveries to the head chef
• Organisation of daily shift, tasks, duties
• Ensuring all cleaning is kept to the standard set out in cleaning and hygiene rotas, ensuring a 5-star hygiene certificate is sustained at all times from the EHO
• Working in accordance to the food safety act, health and safety regulations, following all company policies and kitchen temperature and cleaning procedures
• To be well presented with a clean, ironed uniform, a correct apron, the correct shoes, permitted jewellery only, clean and tidy nails and hair
• To work well and communicate in a large team, FOH and kitchen
• To limit any waste to the bare minimum
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Manager and the Head Chef

Employment

Employer

The Ship Inn is a local pub in the heart of picturesque Burnham-on-Crouch, serving fine food, classic pub lunches, and a wide selection of drinks, in a casual and relaxed setting. Three boutique en-suite guest bedrooms available for our visitors. All our rooms are beautifully decorated, with comfortable king size beds, and premium Egyptian cotton bedlinen, just what you need for a good night sleep.

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

• The apprentice will be working towards the Level 2 Commis Chef  Apprenticeship Standard
• College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one day per week during term time

How To Apply

To learn more about this apprenticeship vacancy, and for instructions on how to apply, please view the vacancy on the GOV.UK Find An Apprenticeship Service.