Apprentice Production Chef

EAGLE & CHILD (AUCKLEY) LTD

DONCASTER, DN9 3HS

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

Posted on 16 September 2024

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Summary

This job will give you the experience you need to work in the catering industry, and your skills will be in high demand in the future. We offer a menu packed full of mouth-watering dishes and daily specials. Our meals are cooked to order and prepared from fresh seasonal produce to create a variety of tempting dishes.

Annual wage
£10,920 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Starting rate of £7 per hour. Pay is weekly. Tips are shared between staff on a shift basis.

Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
9 am-3 pm & 4 pm-10 pm, 4 days per week. Will work alternative weekends. 24-30 hours on site plus 6 hours of training at college.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 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

You will gain proper experience in your trade Learning new creative techniques and developing your skills.

General duties include:

  • Preparing fresh food
  • Stock Rotation
  • Learning to produce food under the pressure of orders
  • Working in a fast-paced kitchen  
  • Learning how to create new dishes
  • Cleaning to a high standard

Where you’ll work

24 MAIN STREET

AUCKLEY

DONCASTER

DN9 3HS

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 Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard 
    • 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

    https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/production-chef-v1-0 

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English and Math (grade C/4 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
    • Organisation skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Patience
    • Time Management
    • Reliability
    • Positive Attitude
    • Calm under Pressure
    • Multi-tasking

    Other requirements

    You must be able to travel to and from work and college. The workplace is on a bus route.

    About this company

    The Eagle & Child offers you the perfect place to eat and drink in Auckley. We offer a menu packed full of mouth-watering dishes along with our daily specials. Choose from a range of starters, main meals, and steaks ‘from the griddle’ and why not spoil yourself by indulging in one of our homemade sweets? All our meals are cooked to order and prepared from fresh seasonal produce to create a variety of tempting dishes for you to enjoy.

    http://www.eagleandchildauckley.co.uk/ (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

    Anna Phoenix

    anna.phoenix@don.ac.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276878.

    Apply now

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

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