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Commis Chef Apprentice

Employer
Babcock Training
Location
Coventry, West Midlands
Salary
£320 per week
Closing date
8 Jan 2022

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Specialism
Catering
Sector
Hospitality & Travel
Role Type
Apprenticeship
Start Date
January
Duration
12-18 months

Employer description  

Marriott Hotels, Marriott International’s flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. It’s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™.

The Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel offers its associates a competitive salary, gym membership, staff meals, car parking and generous global hotel discounts for you, your friends and family. An exciting opportunity is available to start your Marriott journey in our Food & Beverage team at this four star hotel where you can receive long term development and career opportunities. The Forest of Arden is part of an exclusive collection of Marriott country clubs and is located in the heart of the West Midlands, located between Solihull and Coventry with easy access to the M6, M42 and M40, just four miles from Birmingham NEC, Airport and International Train Station. Facilities of the Forest of Arden include our AA rosette-awarded restaurant, Cast Iron Bar and Grill, two golf courses including our championship Arden course, a driving range and the Golf academy.  There is our relaxing Spa with 8 treatment rooms, outdoor tennis courts and a fully equipped fitness centre.

Job description  

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

We are looking for a Commis Chef Apprentice who is passionate about food and ready to embark on a career as a Marriott Chef. Are you able to work within a team and have the passion and drive to learn new skills within a busy 4 star hotel kitchen?

Culinary Apprentices at our Marriott Hotels & Country Clubs enjoy a varied and very active role in providing our guests with memorable and unique experiences.  As part of our family of associates you will host a blend of guests & events including weddings, golf, sports teams, corporate guests & leisure visitors.

We offer our associates;

  • Competitive pay for every hour worked plus potential gratuities
  • Meals on duty
  • Leisure membership at the hotel
  • Global hotel room discounts for Marriott and it’s brands
  • Worldwide food and drink discounts
  • An attractive long service programme
  • Complimentary uniform
  • Inclusive car parking

        As a Commis Chef, you will be required to;

  • Work enthusiastically as a member of our busy kitchen team
  • Undertake training & development from senior chefs
  • Prepare ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling & chopping
  • Maintain fridges and other food storage areas, monitoring and recording temperatures
  • cook and plate food according to agreed recipes and standards of mise en place
  • Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers in a safe manner & ensuring correctness of temperatures.
  • Set-up and break down work station, washing and disinfecting kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
  • Full training will be provided
  • Accommodation available if required

As an Apprentice you will be included on a Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentices’ chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. 

Employer website  

https://jobs.marriott.com/marriott/jobs/21078941?lang=en-us

Future Prospects  

As the company is an international brand the candidate could develop through Marriott Hotels or around the world depending on the opportunities, skills and the candidate.

Skills required  

Our successful candidate will be:

- Able to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Passionate about food preparation and presentation
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team

Qualifications required  

None Specific

Personal qualities  

Others may call you a foodie, but you know you're much more than that. You want to learn all the tricks of the trade and be the master of the kitchen. When you join us, you'll find that there are no limits on your creativity or your potential. We inspire you to grow and challenge yourself because when you are pursuing excellence, you're helping us to provide exceptional travel experiences.

Things to consider  

This role requires you to stand for extended periods of time and ensuring a professional appearance in a clean uniform are also required.
Assist with cleaning as well as preparing and presenting food..
Must have eligibility to work in the UK and speak a good level of English language.
Whilst on an apprenticeship an apprentice is entitled to an NUS card https://www.apprenticeextra.co.uk/

Please note you could be asked to interview earlier than date given, as we are looking to fulfil the position as soon as possible. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment!
Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentices chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in Maths and English.
Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12 months training and the employer and Babcock regional trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard they will be put through to end point assessment. The end point assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role.
Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

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