Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship

Summary

The role will involve prompt and efficient preparation of all meals to the College’s standard. The post holder will also assist with the service of breakfast, lunch and dinners maintaining the correct standards for food safety and health in accordance to regulations.

Annual wage: £22,365.20 a year
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: 5 days working a week
42 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 10 October
Duration: 1 Year 1 Month
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

Prepare, cook and serve any food delegated as your responsibility ensuring that the highest possible quality is maintained;
Support all aspects of production and presentation of service, having regard for delivering high standards of health and safety, hygiene, nutritional value and allergen control and ensure non-compliance is reported in your kitchen;
Adhere to company procedures in regards to temperature checks, food labelling and dating, cleaning schedules and hygiene regulations at all times and ensure that all records of such are kept;
Ensure stock is controlled and rotated;
To maintain your work area to ensure it is clean, hygienic and tidy at all times;
To identify any hazards and make safe any defects in the kitchen or equipment, reporting any problems to the senior chef on duty;
Adhere to all parts of Eton College Food Hygiene Policy and Food Safety Management System;
Ensure that food allergen procedures and processes are followed when on shift;
Attend all annual training as requested and required by law and The College;
Undertake any reasonable request from the Head or Exec Chef, member of the management team or Catering Director.

Where you’ll work

THE BURSARY

ETON COLLEGE

WINDSOR

SL4 6DJ

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

REWARDS TRAINING RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITED

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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
Team working
Flexible
Can do attitude

About this company

Eton College is a charity for the advancement of education. At its heart sits an independent boys’ boarding school which leads a dynamic range of educational activities and an expanding network of educational partnerships.

https://www.etoncollege.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Once you have completed this Apprenticeship, there may be a full-time position available, provided your performance is satisfactory.

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