Have you got a passion for food?
Are you looking to kick start your culinary career with a first-class apprenticeship?
Why choose an apprenticeship with The QHotels Collection?
***The QHotels Collection is a proud member of the British Culinary Federation***
Easy! We’ll fully fund the course for you, provide a free uniform and, once you’re qualified, there’s no need to search for a new role - we’ll have one ready and waiting for you to step into!
What we can offer you:
- Family and Friends discounts across all our hotels
- Free onsite parking
- Discounted Gym Membership (dependant on location)
- Clear career and development opportunities
- Internal talent exchange network
- YuLife, Life Assurance scheme & Well-Being App & benefits
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7, 365 days a year
What to expect during your apprenticeship?
We have partnered with one of the UK’s leading providers, HIT training, to deliver our Level 2 Commis Chef apprenticeship.
During your programme, you’ll:
- Learn alongside our experienced Chefs and HIT’s expert trainers
- Learn and understand how to carry out the basic functions in every section of the kitchen
- Prepare, assemble and present dishes to a consistently high standard using fresh and unfinished product
- Meet high standards of compliance and hygiene including working with HACCP and allergens
- Gain a commercial understanding of the kitchen including preparing to specification, production numbers, portion control and waste management
- Learn about section management including food storage and stock control
- Be involved in the creation of specials using a range of produce
- Attend the following workshops to boost your knowledge, skills and behaviours:
- Bakery and patisserie
- Bread and dough
- Game and offal
- Shellfish and fish
- Vegetables and vegetable protein
- Complete an End Point Assessment
The programme will last a minimum of 12 months with an additional 3 months to complete your End Point Assessment.
Is the Chef Academy right for me?
You will:
- Have GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths and be willing to work towards continual development of functional skills during your programme
- Be eager to learn and participate in on-job and off-job training
- Be organised and committed to completing your assignments on time
- Be willing to travel to complete your programme workshops
At The QHotels Collection, we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Our culture centres around diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. If you would like to discuss your application further in relation to the Disability Confident, please do reach out via email to resourcing@theqhotelscollection.co.uk.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian community and its local Armed Forces Community. It is intended to complement the Armed Forces Covenant, which outlines the moral obligation between the Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces. The QHotels Collection proudly support the UK Armed Forces and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant achieving the Silver Award.