Production Chef Apprentice

Summary

Opportunity to work for a multi award winning family run cheesemonger in the heart of Yorkshire. We are offering an apprentice the opportunity to learn about the provenance of Yorkshire & British produce. You’ll gain new skills such as food safety, cheese blending & contract cutting for world famous sporting stadiums. Every day is varied.

Wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday pre planned in advance. Hours are between 7am & 5pm as per business needs.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 1 March
Duration: 1 year 1 month
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

Cryer & Stott produce their own branded cheese two days a week so the apprentice will learn the art of cheese blending & create new & exciting recipes.

Other jobs include:

Preparing orders
Contract cutting for sporting stadiums
Ensuring we are adhering to our legal food safety obligations

Where you’ll work

20-24 STATION ROAD

ALLERTON BYWATER

CASTLEFORD

WF10 2BP

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

HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP

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

Training will be delivered in the workplace by The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

GCSE English (grade 3)
Maths (grade 3)

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

Logical
Team working
Initiative
reliable

Other requirements

The job is very fast paced & physical, does involve heavy lifting.

About this company

Cryer & Stott are an award-winning independent cheesemongers & fine food merchants based in West Yorkshire. Distributing to the UK’s leading hotels, restaurants, gastropubs, farm shops, delicatessens & sporting stadiums to name but a few.

https://cryerandstott.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to become a permanent member of staff

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