Apprentice Chef

DURRANT HOTEL LTD

DEVON, EX39 3QB

Closes in 5 days (Friday 13 September)

Posted on 19 April 2024


Summary

Do you love cooking and are you looking to progress your skills this is an exciting opportunity to gain a Production Chef Apprenticeship with Inspiro Learning whilst working for Durrant House Hotel. Apply Today!

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£6.40per hour The pay will be reviewed after 3 months if you are performing well.

Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
30 Hours 5 Days out of 7 shifts to be confirmed including weekends

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 23 September

Duration

1 Year 2 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Durrant House Hotel for a keen Apprentice Chef to join the friendly team at our busy hotel and to be trained under the supervision of our highly experienced professional chef.

 

We are seeking highly motivated individual to add to our ambitious kitchen team.

 

You will perform many basic tasks of food preparation to start with and have a natural flair for cooking.

 

Someone who relishes the pressure of the kitchen environment, ensuring standards are met and maintained.

 

The successful candidate will perform many basic tasks of food preparation to start with and have a natural flair for cooking.

 

As an Apprentice Chef you will be expected to learn the dishes as shown to you, to the standard set by the head chef, at this stage of your career it is understood that you are still learning.

 

You will remain calm while multi-tasking, as he or she will often be called upon to carry out many different duties simultaneously in a brief amount of time.

 

This is a full-time position with great development possibilities for the right individual who is looking for a career not just a job.

 

The pay will be reviewed after 3 months if you are performing well.

·Be responsible for maintaining up to date product and menu knowledge and maintaining a high standard of food preparation and presentation, ensuring portion and quality control.

·Support with collecting and checking deliveries as required and placing them in the appropriate storage areas.

·Be responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness of all areas in the kitchen and of equipment.

·Ensure food preparation and control meets requirements in respect of COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to, and any incidents are reported in line with procedures.

 

You will also be required to keep up to date with all Apprenticeship work.

To become an apprentice, you must:

Be 16 years or over.

Not already be in full-time education.

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

As an apprentice you’ll:

Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace

Learn and train for a specific job.

Get paid and receive holiday leave.

Get hands-on experience in a real job.

Study for at least 20% of your working hours.

Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience, and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.

Where you’ll work

HEYWOOD ROAD

NORTHAM

BIDEFORD

DEVON

EX39 3QB

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

Your training course

Production chef (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • Check, prepare, assemble, cook, regenerate, hold and present food meeting the needs of the customers and maintaining organisational standards and procedures.
  • Use kitchen tools and equipment correctly to produce consistently high quality dishes according to specifications.
  • Take responsibility for the cleanliness, organisation and smooth running of the work area.
  • Produce dishes to suit individuals’ specific dietary, religious and allergenic  needs as required.
  • Operate within all regulations, legislation and procedural requirements.
  • Complete and maintain documentation to meet current legislative guidelines.
  • Use effective methods of communication with all colleagues, managers and customers to promote a positive image of yourself and the organisation.
  • Work in a fair and empathetic manner to support team members while offering a quality provision.
  • Work to ensure customer expectations are met.
  • Work collaboratively to uphold the vision, values and objectives of the organisation.
  • Use technology appropriately.
  • Maintain quality and consistency in food production by using resources in line with organisations’ financial constraints, style, specifications and ethos.
  • Identify own learning style, personal development needs and opportunities and take action to meet those needs.
  • Use feedback positively to improve performance. 
  • Your training plan

    Level 2 Production 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 English and Maths where applicable.

    Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12-months training, and the employer and Inspiro Learning 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.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    Other in:

    • None (grade None)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    This vacancy may close before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. All published dates can therefore be flexible and will be dependent on suitable candidates coming forward and registering appropriate interest. •Level 2 Production 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 English and maths where applicable. Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12-months training, and the employer and Inspiro Learning 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 Point Assessment. Whilst on an apprenticeship an apprentice is entitled to an TOTUM - The #1 UK student discount card and app. https://totum.com

    About this company

    We are a busy all season 125-bedroom hotel located in Bideford. We have bookings from both private and coach guests. We offer conference, banqueting and meeting facilities. We also hold dance weekends and private functions. We have the Olive Tree Restaurant and Appledore Bar. Food is served in the hotel from 12.00 noon until 21:30pm. We also have a Spa offering beauty treatments to both residents and non-residents of the hotel.

    http://www.durranthousehotel.com (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    If the apprenticeship is successfully completed, there may be an opportunity for permanent employment within the hotel.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

    Debbie Pennington

    debbie.pennington@inspirolearning.co.uk

    +441165040275

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000245869.

    Apply now

    Closes in 5 days (Friday 13 September)

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