Production Chef Apprentice

Summary

The Play Factory Thornaby are looking for someone to join our team to help with our expanding kitchen provision. The candidate should be looking to work in a hospitality environment in a busy kitchen cooking popular menu items, including the infamous Teesside Parmo. The successful candidate will gain a Level 2 Production Chef qualification.

Annual wage

£9,984 to £17,846.40 a year

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Regular pay reviews as you progress with your training.

Training course

Production chef (level 2)

Hours

The role is a 30 hour contract, with one day a week paid at college as part of your course, with the other hours being spread across a 7 day working week, including bank holidays, with a minimum of 1 full weekend off a month. Shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 September

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

Working in a 5 star food rated kitchen
Working with the chef to prepare homemade meals
Children's party food
Awareness of food allergies
General cleaning duties and food preparation

Where you’ll work

38a Dukesway

Thornaby

Stockton-On-Tees

TS17 9LT

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

Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship standard
Day Release one day per week
Middlesbrough College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 2)

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
Customer care skills
Team working
Eager to learn
Excellent Cleaning standards

Other requirements

This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. All closing, interview and start dates are subject to change and may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews.

About this company

The Play Factory features a cafeteria where parents and children alike can enjoy food and drinks, freshly prepared on the premises by our qualified catering team. We offer options you wouldn't perhaps fund elsewhere, from home cooked main meals, puddings and daily specials to light snacks and freshly ground coffee.

After this apprenticeship

There is a full time permanent role which may be available at the end of the apprenticeship for the right candidate.

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