Apprentice Sous Chef

Summary

Located next to the River Stour in the heart of the beautiful medieval town of Sandwich, Kent, the Bell Hotel has been welcoming guests to the town since Tudor times. Having undergone extensive refurbishment in recent years, the historic riverside retreat offers guests a luxurious experience with 21st-century comforts.

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Senior production chef (level 3)
Hours: Varied shift patterns over a 7-day period, busier in the summer peak seasons which will be confirmed at interview.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 19 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

Duties will be mainly based in the kitchens and will include:

Kitchen Management
Maintain company food and safety standards
Food preparation - washing, cutting, portioning as instructed
Cooking of food and presenting to specification
Food rotation - being responsible for maintaining good food hygiene practices
Equipment preparation and cleaning - ensuring that all equipment is to food hygiene and kitchen standards
Kitchen cleaning - ensuring that the kitchen is maintained and cleaned as part of an ongoing standard

Previous catering experience would be beneficial at CDP level, so long as that you love food, are confident, motivated and are a great team player, we can train you and teach you everything else that you will need to know. Our training partners HIT Training will take you through your learning journey.

Chefs working towards their Level 3 Senior Production Chef apprenticeship will strive to produce customers’ meals consistently to perfection according to predetermined specifications. Apprentices will have access to an online learning platform & portfolio system.

Where you’ll work

The Quay, Sandwich

CT13 9EF

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

HIT TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Senior production chef (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Supervise the production of centrally developed menu items and dishes according to organisational specifications.

Ensure deliveries are checked and stored correctly.

Monitor the correct use and maintenance of food production equipment.

Acquire and share with the team up-to-date information regarding product range, brand development, promotions and current trends.

Monitor the production of food to ensure clients’ needs are met.

Monitor and ensure the effective implementation of food safety management systems.

Monitor and ensure legislative compliance and the completion of due diligence documentation.

Support team members to ensure the timely delivery of high quality food to the specification required.

Maintain harmony across the team and with colleagues in other parts of the organisation, identifying and dealing with problems constructively to drive a positive outcome.

Use effective methods of communication and operate in a fair and empathetic manner that achieves the desired result and demonstrates a customer centric culture.

Identify development needs for self and team and actively encourage and support individuals to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Effectively use techniques that support cost reduction, improve performance, revenue, profit margins and customers’ experience.

Monitor costs, using forecasting to set realistic targets with the team.

Effectively control resource allocation, minimise wastage and use sustainable working practices.

Use technology to improve efficiency and productivity.

Risk assess situations, identifying and isolating matters of concern, by establishing the cause and intervening accordingly to minimise risk to people and organisation.

Carry out activities in line with business/brand values that actively market the business, support competitiveness and help meet business objectives.

Your training plan

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Production Chef Apprenticeship Standard:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/senior-production-chef-v1-4

Functional Skills up to a Level 2 in English and maths as required
Chefs working towards their apprenticeship will learn and understand how to carry out the functions in every section with our training provider partner in their Commis Chef Academy
This learning gives chefs the opportunity to experience, consider and value each section of the kitchen with a view to choosing an area where they feel most inspired
As part of their apprenticeship journey, apprentices will attend workshops and development days to boost your knowledge, skills and behaviours
Apprentices will have access to an online learning platform & portfolio system

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language (grade A-C or 4-9)
Maths (grade A-C or 4-9)

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
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Basic Knife Skills
Allergen Awareness
Willing to learn

Other requirements

As part of the application process, you will be required to apply online and to attend a interview with the General Manager. Information will be sent out to you as part of the process.

About this company

Shepherd Neame is Britain's oldest brewer. It was founded in 1698 in Faversham, Kent. It is a family owned brewery which has passed in unbroken succession through five families. It produces a range of cask ales and filtered beers, producing around 180,000 brewed barrels a year. It has more than 300 pubs and hotels in South East England, mainly in Kent and London. Shepherd Neame exports to 44 countries including India, Sweden, Italy, Brazil and Canada.

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

After this apprenticeship

After successful completion of the apprenticeship, a prospect to a higher level qualification & permanent position for the right person

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHEPHERD NEAME LIMITED

David Everett

apprenticeships@shepherd-neame.co.uk

07714140077

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276710.

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Closes in 23 days (Saturday 12 October)

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