Apprentice Chef

Summary

Café Sapore are seeking a hardworking creative individual to join their team as an apprentice Chef. The successful candidate will gain a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship. You will assist and support with day-to-day food preparation, receive and prepare produce and ingredients to the required standard, as well as other duties.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Sunday. Shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 30 September
Duration: 1 Year 3 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

Fantastic opportunity to join the team at Café Sapore they are looking to take on an Apprentice Production Chef, under the guidance of the head chef, you will learn the basics of food preparation within a very busy kitchen environment, in line with delivering the high standards of the brand.

Duties to include:

Assist and support with day-to-day food preparation
Receive and prepare produce and ingredients to the required standard
Assist in the preparation of dishes finished to the required standard
Play your part in the good order and management of the kitchen
Work within all current food safety regulations
Monitor stock levels, place order for deliveries
Check all food deliveries for accuracy and quality
Adhere to stock rotation standards
Washing of cutlery and equipment used

Where you’ll work

4 HARPER PARADE

STOCKTON ON TEES

TS18 5EQ

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

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

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

On and off-the-job training
Level 2 Production Chef qualification
Day release at Middlesbrough College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade C/4 or Above)

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
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews. Please be aware that as Northern Skills provide a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage.

About this company

A modern licensed cafe-bistro located in Hartburn, Stockton-on-Tees: Providing an all-day service, presented in stylish and relaxed surroundings, making Cafe Sapore the perfect venue for coffee, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After this apprenticeship

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.

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