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Introduction
Landmark Gastro pub with a great local following.
Start your career as a Commis Chef at The Red Lion Hellidon —gain hands-on kitchen experience, learn from expert chefs, and build essential skills in a supportive, professional environment while earning as you train.
About The Employer
The Red Lion is a lovely gastro pub tucked away just a few miles from Banbury and Daventry in the idyllic village of Hellidon
Our kitchen is headed up by our Head Chef Miguel who has a long history of fresh food around the area.
We pride ourselves on using some of the best local ingredients including Shuckburgh venison, forged wild garlic and berries even a few local growers who deal in organic and small batch growing.
We change our menus seasonally and have daily specials that are constantly changing to allow us to use the best ingredients that we have to offer.
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- Preparing basic ingredients (washing, peeling, chopping vegetables, trimming meat, preparing sauces)
- Assisting senior chefs (Chef de Partie, Sous Chef) with food preparation and cooking
- Cooking simple dishes or components of dishes under supervision
- Ensuring food is prepared to the required quality and presentation standards
- Keeping workstations clean, organised, and hygienic at all times
- Following food safety and hygiene regulations (e.g. HACCP procedures)
- Receiving and storing deliveries correctly (checking quality, stock rotation/FIFO)
- Helping with mise en place for busy service periods
- Plating and garnishing dishes according to the pub’s style
- Maintaining kitchen equipment and reporting any faults
- Managing time efficiently during busy service to meet demand
- Assisting with stock control and informing senior staff of shortages
- Supporting other sections of the kitchen when needed
- Learning new cooking techniques and menu items
- Working as part of a team to ensure smooth kitchen operations
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Training Outcome
Full time role within the business
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English - 4 or above
- Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4 or above
Course Information
- Course: Commis chef (level 2)
- Level: 2
- Route: Catering and hospitality
- Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Shifts to be confirmed including weekends and bank holidays.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months
- Training Provider: SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
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