Location
Bath, Somerset | United Kingdom
Job description
What you will do in your working day
Working 4 days in our kitchen and one day per week at Bath College your work life balance will be a priority. While you’re in the kitchen we’ll set the pace to suit you so once you’re comfortable in your surroundings we can build your knowledge on the solid base formed in your first three months of kitchen and college work. After that it's visits to the kitchen garden, tours of our sister hotels and meals out to gain experience and provide inspiration.
In the hotel you’ll experience working in all departments so you can understand what makes a hotel tick (don’t worry, this is only a few days) then you’ll be in the kitchen and getting started on what our chef’s love. You’ll get to grips with the basics of mis en place before progressing to cooking during service. Our apprentices set the pace, with some healthy encouragement from our chefs, so you’ll know you can achieve what want but with a helping hand when you need it.
As Apprentice Chef what you’ll be doing:
- Work alongside our Head Chef in a brigade focused on creating an inclusive kitchen for all levels of the team, sharing knowledge and developing what we offer together
- Take advantage of our private no dig kitchen gardens with their delicious seasonal produce plus the opportunity to visit and learn about these gardens through your course
- Work in an environment where you can learn from your team while providing a delicious menu for the restaurant, terrace, outdoor dining domes and private dining spaces
- Learn all services through the kitchen as you gain experience in breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. You’ll also be given time working in other hotel departments to get a full understanding of the team you’re part of
- Enjoy the rewarding experiences of off-site visits, hotel experiences and visits to our sister properties with your fellow apprentices
The training you will be getting
Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard:
- Functional Skills in maths and English - If required
- The apprenticeship is delivered at our City Centre Campus, one day per week, term time only
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship there may be an opportunity to continue working at the Bird and further training and development offered
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Salary
£20.8k per annum
