Summary
Start your career in professional cooking at The Townhouse, Alresford. Learn all aspects of cooking and develop your skillset under the guidance of our experienced and talented Chefs.
What you will do at work
- Working as part of a team, supporting experienced chefs
- Following food hygiene practice and the correct preparation and production of food
- Maintain a high standard consistently
- Reviewing the menu and inventory
- Display a range of skills, preparing a variety of meals
Training
- Training will take place both in the workplace and at college
- Your progress will be continuously monitored and supported by a Professional Trainer
- Depending on the standard, we assess your competence through various methods, such as practical exams, assignments, interviews, project work, presentations or observations and we will also evaluate your portfolio of evidence, which documents your learning and progress throughout your apprenticeship with us
- The apprenticeship end-point assessment is the final evaluation stage of your apprenticeship programme. It’s designed to determine whether you have achieved the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to meet the apprenticeship standard and perform the job role independently
- Successful completion of the end-point assessment is required to receive certification
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Basic cooking skills
- Passionate about cooking
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4 / C) – desired
- GCSE Maths (4 / C) – desired
- GCSE Maths (Functional Skills Level 2) – desired
- Functional Skills English (Level 2) – desired
About this employer
lovingly restored Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse,
located in the heart of the market town of New Alresford, near Winchester in Hampshire.
Designed with comfort in mind, to take you through every stage of the day, almost every day of the week.
For Breakfast, Lunch or Supper, from Coffees to Cocktails, Pop-Ups, Parties & Co-Working.
The Town House is run by Henry & Minnie, a young husband & wife team determined to bring London standards to this part of the countryside.
Henry has hospitality in his blood and is never not hosting, nothing makes him happier than chatting to customers & ensuring each & every one of you receives exceptional service from the moment you walk through the door.
Minnie, on the other hand, is responsible for all things creative, admin-y & organising our bespoke parties.
We’ve bagged ourselves a brilliant team of creative chefs & charismatic front of house. And so far, so good…
P.S. we all know the real boss is our spaniel, Hoover!
After this apprenticeship
- To become a permanent member of the team, continuing your training and building your experience with a long-term objective of being a Head Chef
Things to consider
- Must be able to commute to Alresford
- Unless local, will need to drive with access to a car