Apprentice Commis Chef

About the role

APPRENTICE COMMIS CHEF

Full-time

37 hours a week, 35 weeks per year

Actual Salary £17,176.92 per annum (£22,000.00 FTE)

Required ASAP

STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents, and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, passionate and committed individual who is keen to start their career in catering and hospitality. This post will provide the opportunity to work in an established kitchen alongside a supportive and dedicated team.   

The role of Apprentice Commis Chef is a junior culinary position within the school and the apprenticeship programme will provide a means of learning a range of key skills under the supervision of a more senior chef. The successful candidate will learn the basic functionalities of every section in the kitchen and provide progression opportunities under the Apprenticeship programme, which is supported by the Hospitality Industry Training.

The Apprentice programme will typically take 12 months, during which time a personal learning and development plan will be agreed, with a timetable of learning activities in preparation for the End Point Assessment (EPA). Regular coaching and assessments will be included as part of the programme in order to achieve apprenticeship standard Level 2.

The role will be based at our Senior School in St Albans, but on occasions may be at our Prep site in the village of Wheathampstead, 5 miles from St Albans. 

The working hours will be 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday 7.00am to 3.00pm and Friday 7.00am to 2.30pm with 30 minute unpaid lunch break, 37 hours per week, term time only (35 weeks per year).

In return we offer:

• Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious community
• Use of sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool*
• An extensive benefits package

Details of the role and application process are available on the school’s website www.stahs.org.uk/vacancies 

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 21 February 2023

Interviews to be held: 2nd / 3rd March 2023

The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.                                 

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