Production Chef Apprentice

Summary

The Dovecot is excited to offer an Apprenticeship opportunity for a Production Chef Apprentice. Under the mentorship of our head chef, you will learn essential food preparation skills in a bustling kitchen environment, ensuring our brand's high standards are consistently met.

Annual wage

£10,920 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Discounts on food and drinks whilst on shift

Training course

Production chef (level 2)

Hours

Tuesday - Sunday, 10.30am - 9.00pm (Shift patterns to be discussed at the interview).

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 24 November

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

Assisting with day-to-day food preparation tasks.
Receiving and preparing produce and ingredients to the required standard.
Assisting in the preparation of dishes finished to the required standard.
Maintaining good order and cleanliness of the kitchen.
Adhering to all current food safety regulations.
Monitoring stock levels, placing orders for deliveries, and ensuring accurate quality checks on all food deliveries.
Washing cutlery and kitchen equipment used during food preparation.

Where you’ll work

117-119 LINTHORPE ROAD

MIDDLESBROUGH

TS1 5DD

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 or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade E/2 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
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

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 Dovecot is a relaxed all-day bar and terrace offering locally sourced and freshly cooked food in stylish surroundings maintaining extremely high standards.

After this apprenticeship

Potential for a permanent position to become available upon completion of the Apprenticeship with opportunities for further qualifications.

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