Production Chef Apprentice

Summary

Do you have a real passion for cooking and would love a career as a Chef? Would you like to earn whilst you learn? Hardwick Arms are offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Catering Assistant to join our team. You will learn how to craft delicious culinary creations from scratch amongst other exciting duties.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday. Shift times to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 23 October
Duration: 1 Year
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

Crafting Delicious Culinary Creations from Scratch
Thriving under Pressure to Serve Culinary Masterpieces on Demand
Embark on a Journey of Skill Mastery in the Culinary Arts
Transforming Locally Sourced Ingredients into Gastronomic Delights
Unleash Your Culinary Creativity and Hone Your Craft
Thriving in the Heartbeat of a Dynamic Culinary Hub
Master the Art of Culinary Organisation and Time Mastery
Becoming a Culinary Innovator, Crafting Unique Gastronomic Experiences

Where you’ll work

1 NORTH END

SEDGEFIELD

STOCKTON ON TEES

TS21 2AZ

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

You will work towards the Production Chef Level 2 Standard
Inclusive of a day release at Middlesbrough College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 3 or above)
Maths (grade 3 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

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Creative

About this company

The Hardwick Arms is a family ran business and occupies a Grade 2 listed Victorian building right in the heart of Sedgefield. Comprising of a 11 room hotel, bar and lounge/restaurant. We are relaunching the Hardwick Arms Takeaway (T.H.A.T) to offer a dine in and take out food options. We also regularly host private functions and events.

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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