Apprentice Production Chef

Taylors Family Butchers

SCUNTHORPE, DN16 2JR

Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 1 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 September 2024

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Summary

Looking for a passionate chef / baker to join our already fantastic team. Working with fresh local produce and state-of-the-art kitchen equipment Grow with a brand new, experienced team and develop your skills in the kitchen.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Saturday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 2 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

General duties include but not limited to:

  • You will be working in a busy modern hospitality setting 
  • Preparing fresh food from scratch 
  • Preparing Pastries 
  • Baking 
  • Learning to produce food under a deadline to order 
  • You will gain proper experience in your trade 
  • Food prep using local, fresh produce  
  • 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

188 ASHBY HIGH STREET

SCUNTHORPE

DN16 2JR

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 standard qualification

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    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

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths and English (grade Grade C/4 and 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
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative

    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). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

    About this company

    Taylor’s Butcher’s has been trading in the industrial town of Scunthorpe since 2016. Opening the first shop on Ashby High Street, Taylor’s quickly grew in popularity and soon had a reputation for delivering quality meat and other products including cakes and pastries. Now, Taylor’s also has a spot in St John’s Market within Scunthorpe town centre.

    https://www.taylorsbutcherscunthorpe.com (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

    Toni Bryan

    toni.bryan@northlindsey.ac.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274784.

    Apply now

    Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 1 October at 11:59pm)

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