Apprentice Comi Chef

The Prince Of Wales Hospice; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare charity in Pontefract is seeking an Apprentice Comi Chef to develop culinary skills in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include ensuring dishes are prepared correctly, maintaining cleanliness, and training volunteers. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for customer service and cooking, offering a starting hourly wage of £9.63 and opportunities for career progression after successful completion of the apprenticeship. Join a team that values creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced sick pay

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted local gym memberships

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop skills in food preparation and cooking.
• Previous experience in a busy restaurant environment is beneficial.
• Competent in the use of IT programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all dishes are prepared to the correct recipe and quantity.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work section at all times.
• Train and support volunteers and trainees.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a busy team

Creativity and confidence

Respect for confidentiality

Education

Basic food hygiene qualification or working towards

City and Guilds Level 1 & 2

Job description

An exciting opportunity to start to develop your career in the role of Apprentice Comi Chef. You will bring a positive approach and excellent customer service ensuring dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and quantity and that they are correctly garnished and portioned. You will ensure sections are kept clean and tidy and that stocks are kept in good condition. You will develop your skills and knowledge of food preparation and cooking.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure that all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity;
• To ensure that all dishes reach the hot plate or pass correctly garnished, the correct portion and size, presented on the prescribed serving dish in the prescribed manner;
• To ensure that sections are being kept clean and tidy at all times;
• To ensure that volunteers and trainees receive the right training and optimum guidance;
• To ensure that all stocks are kept under optimum conditions;
• To ensure that food is always freshly prepared and on time;
• To ensure that any anticipated shortages are communicated promptly to the head chef;
• To attend training courses and seminars as and when required;
• To constantly update your knowledge and skills for the good of the establishment;
• To display a positive approach to excellent customer service at all times;

About us

The Prince of Wales Hospice has been providing care to people with a life-limiting illness since 1989. Our services are available to any adult from the Five Towns area of the Wakefield District.

Job responsibilities

30 hours per week

£9.63 per hour (to increase to £10.70 following successful 6 month probation)

The Caring Kitchen is the commercial arm of The Prince of Wales Hospice and offers catering services for everyone in the community who wants high quality, freshly made food. 100% of the proceeds made from bookings made with The Caring Kitchen goes directly towards funding patient care at The Prince of Wales Hospice.

We have an exciting opportunity to start to develop your career in the role of Apprentice Comi Chef. You will bring a positive approach and excellent customer service ensuring dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and quantity and that they are correctly garnished and portioned. You will ensure sections are kept clean and tidy and that stocks are kept in good condition. You will develop your skills and knowledge of food preparation and cooking. If successful in completing the apprenticeship, there will be the potential to progress to a permanent role within the team.

We are looking for someone with:

• The ability to work as part of a busy team
• Basic food hygiene qualification or working towards
• A flexible attitude and approach
• Respect for confidentiality (working in Hospice environment)
• Creativity and confidence

Why Join Us?

At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we believe in looking after our people. In our most recent staff survey:

100% of our employees said they feel they make a real difference

97% said they enjoy working here

We offer a supportive environment where you’ll be valued, empowered and encouraged to develop your skills.

Benefits include

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
• Discounted on-site meals during working hours
• Discounted local gym memberships
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Annual salary review

To find out more about the role please contact Greg Staric (Head Chef) on:

01977 781474

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Competent in the use of IT e.g. Office
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Previous experience of working in a busy restaurant environment

KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of HACCP
• Good understanding of current food legislation

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Basic food hygiene Certificate
• City and Guilds Level 1 & 2

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Good interpersonal skills
• Team player who earns the support and trust of colleagues
• Commitment to delivering high quality, customer focused food service
• Flexible attitude and approach
• Able to respect confidentiality and work with integrity and discretion
• An approach that mirrors the values of support, professionalism, collaboration, creativity and confidence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.