Apprentice Chef

Rifle Volunteer

GUNNISLAKE, PL18 9HL

Closes in 21 days (Tuesday 8 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 September 2024

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Summary

The Rifle Volunteer Inn are expanding their team and are looking for a Production or Commis Chef Apprentice. We are looking for someone who can deliver excellent customer service with a positive attitude. If you are looking to take the next step in your career and have the willingness to learn, this apprenticeship is for you!

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

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Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Sunday, various shifts.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 14 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

  • Maintain excellent standards of personal, food and kitchen hygiene
  • Ensure compliance to procedures, menu specifications and recipes
  • Produce food meeting portion controls, and budgetary constraints
  • Communicate internally and externally with customers and colleagues
  • General customer service duties including cash handling

Where you’ll work

RIFLE VOLUNTEER INN

ST ANNS CHAPEL

GUNNISLAKE

PL18 9HL

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

CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

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

    • As an apprentice you will attend City College Plymouth once a week
    • On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive a Production or Commi Chef Level 2 qualification
    • Functional skills in maths and English if required

    More training information

    • A full-time position will be offered for the right candidate at Rifle Volunteer after completion of the apprenticeship, as well as a further training route if desired

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade C / 4)
    • Maths (grade C / 4)

    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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    Please be mindful this may not be on a main bus route for you.

    About this company

    The Rifle Volunteer has been at the heart of the community for over 200 years. Landlords Paul & Emma are proud to continue to provide a warm welcome to all of their customers. The Rifle Volunteer recently won a gold award from Taste of the West and want to expand and grow the kitchen team.

    https://riflevolunteer.com (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • A full-time position will be offered for the right candidate at Rifle Volunteer after completion of the apprenticeship, as well as a further training route if desired.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

    Mike Sharman

    msharman@cityplym.ac.uk

    07852208968

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275012.

    Apply now

    Closes in 21 days (Tuesday 8 October at 11:59pm)

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