Commis Chef
Preparing food and basic cooking tasks in a kitchen under supervision.
Duration: 12-16 months
Location: Southwest
ApprenticeshipLevel: Level 22
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Overview of the Role
Preparing food and basic cooking tasks in a kitchen under supervision.
Details of the Standard
Commis chefs are responsible for preparing and cooking food items from fresh and finishing refined dishes. Commis chefs will follow directions from a senior chef to ensure that dishes are produced to order and time. They are responsible for implementing hygiene, health and safety and food safety legislation and local procedures, including allergen handling. They are responsible for stock control, following business practice for stock rotation and use and for maintaining food safety throughout receipt, storage, production, holding and further storage and reuse of cooked items. They are responsible for the safe and efficient handling and use of a range of specialist kitchen knives, manual tools and electric equipment.
Entry Requirements
Organisations will set their own entry criteria and are more likely to select individuals with more advanced inter-personal skills, experience of working with customers in some capacity.
English and Maths
Achieved level 1 in English and maths (optional for 19+, please see funding rules).
Curriculum Overview
Modules covering KSB for -Selecting and preparing ingredients-Cooking, plating and finishing dishes-Using kitchen equipment-Maintaining a safe & hygienic environment-Managing own workload-Cooking with alternative ingredients-Dealing with errors and issues-self management and professional development-teamwork and communication-Equality, diversity and inclusion-stock control.
Delivery & Readiness
Onboarding includes initial and detailed assessment with sector specialist. regular meetings are flexible and delivered through blended learning approaches, via a mix of face to face and remote delivery. With tri party progress reviews (learner, employer & tutor) and Tri party gateway review prior to end assessment.
Summary of End-Point-Assessment
Simulated practical with questions and an interview underpinned by portfolio and questions.
EPA cost: Face-to-face assessment fee = £1,024 Highfield
EPA re-sit cost: Face-to-face assessment fee = £259 Highfield
EPA window: 3 months
Grades available: Fail, Pass, Distinction
Progression
LV3 senior production chef