Apprentice Production Chef

Wellington's cafe & Bistro

Doncaster, DN11 9EX

Closes in 11 days (Friday 4 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 August 2024

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Summary

Wellington's Cafe and Bistro are looking for a passionate chef to join our already fantastic team, working with great produce and state-of-the-art kitchen equipment. Grow into your brand new role, with an experienced team and develop your skills in the kitchen.

Annual wage
£11,700 a year

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Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Days and shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 5 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

This is a role for a production chef in an exciting, busy café. You will be preparing meals from paninis to cottage pies. We offer a range of Vegetarian, Vegan and GF alternatives.

A great step into cheffing, this job will give you the experience you need to work in the catering industry, and your skills will be in high demand for the foreseeable future.

General duties include but are not limited to:

  • You will be working in a busy modern hospitality setting 
  • Preparing a wide variety of dishes
  • Learning to produce food under a deadline to order 
  • You will gain proper experience in your trade 
  • Food prep following company specs
  • Learning new creative techniques and developing your skills  
  • Working in a fast-paced kitchen  
  • Learning organisational skills and good time management  
  • Learning how to create new dishes 

Where you’ll work

Wellington's Cafe and Bistro

Bawtry Road

Tickhill

Doncaster

DN11 9EX

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

DN COLLEGES 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 at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer
    • Day release   
    • You will undertake the Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
    • You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed    
    • You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English and Math (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
    • Attention to detail
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    About this company

    We are a well-established Café & Bistro in the local area, with further sites in Nottingham and Milton Keynes. Wellington's is a popular location from breakfast right through to coffee & cake.

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

    After this apprenticeship

    Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    DN COLLEGES GROUP

    Anna Phoenix

    anna.phoenix@don.ac.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000269173.

    Apply now

    Closes in 11 days (Friday 4 October at 11:59pm)

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