Commis Chef Apprenticeship Level 2
Embark on Your Culinary Career Journey!
Imagine yourself in the heart of a bustling kitchen, surrounded by the sizzle of pans and the aroma of fresh ingredients coming together. This is where your culinary adventure begins with our Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship. If your dream is to master the art of cooking and start a vibrant career in the culinary world, you've found your starting line.
A Comprehensive Culinary Curriculum
As an aspiring Commis Chef, you will dive into every aspect of professional cooking. Your journey will cover the essentials of culinary skills, from crafting exquisite dishes and exploring diverse menu items to the art of meat preparation. But that's not all – you'll learn the science behind menu planning, get to grips with basic costing to keep your kitchen profitable, and master food safety to ensure every dish is not only delicious but also prepared to the highest standards.
More Than Just Recipes
This apprenticeship is about transforming you into a well-rounded culinary professional. As you rotate through each section of the kitchen, you'll gain a deep understanding of how a professional kitchen operates, learn to collaborate effectively with a team of chefs, and understand the importance of building relationships with front-of-house staff, suppliers, and customers.
A Pathway to Culinary Excellence
Through hands-on experience and learning, you'll become adept at supporting the kitchen's culinary efforts by preparing, cooking, and finishing a variety of food items. This isn't just about following recipes—it's about contributing to a team, learning from every task, and taking your first steps towards a rewarding career in the culinary arts.
Start Your Culinary Career Today
If you're ready to turn your passion for cooking into a profession and make your mark in the culinary world, the Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship is your gateway. Begin your journey in the professional culinary scene and discover where your skills, creativity, and ambition can take you.
For more information, contact the apprenticeships team at applyapprentice@newcollege.ac.uk
Delivery and assessment
At the end of your qualification, you will complete an EPA which comprises of:
An online knowledge test
A practical observation
A professional review
To view the End Point Assessment guide, click here.
Pay and training
As an apprentice, you’ll be:
Entitled to at least the National Minimum Apprenticeship Wage. For more information, visit gov.uk here.
Paid for time for training or study as part of your apprenticeship
Entitled to holiday pay and other employee rights
At least six hours per week of your normal working hours must be spent on ‘off the job’ training. Your ‘off the job’ training might happen every week, every month or in a separate block of time.
Entry requirements
You must be employed within a relevant job role to undertake the programme. Employers offer apprenticeship vacancies and will set job-specific entry requirements.
If you have a current Personal Learning Record (PLR)*, this will be used to establish your eligibility for this apprenticeship programme.
The entry requirements for this apprenticeship are:
English; GCSE Grade 2 or equivalent
Maths; GCSE Grade 2 or equivalent
You must be able to achieve a minimum of Level 2 in your Initial Diagnostic Assessment to be accepted onto this apprenticeship.
*PLR is a permanent online record of your qualifications, held by the Department for Education, launched in January 2009. If you achieved your qualifications prior to this date and no longer have your certificates or studied with an organisation based outside of the UK, a suitable assessment process will be undertaken to establish your eligibility for the programme.
Please contact the team at applyapprentice@newcollege.ac.uk
Future career and study opportunities
Chef de Partie
Sous Chef
Specialist Chef
Head Chef/Executive Chef
Culinary Instructor
Food Stylist
Food and Beverage Management
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