Production Chef apprentice Ramsgate

Ship Shape Cafe

3 Military Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9LG

Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 30 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 October 2024

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Summary

Join our ShipShape team in a fast paced, fun environment. No two days are the same. Your main duties will be daily food prep for our varied menu. Many of our customers visit regularly for our legendary breakfast. Our kitchen is open plan, customers can see what is cooking and love banter.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
We are open from 6am to 5pm every day except Christmas and Boxing Day You will work and train 30 hours. Hours are given in advance. Occasionally we have evening & outside events. Shifts TBC.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

Duration

1 Year

Positions available

2

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 bake cakes daily.
  • Cook and prepare fresh food as part of a small team, with lots of learning opportunities.
  • Be included in the end of day stock rotation, cleaning, washing up, all our staff work together. 

Where you’ll work

3 Military Road, Ramsgate

CT11 9LG

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

INSPIRO LEARNING 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

    • Training will be weekly and include online courses for food hygiene, health and safety, allergen and intolerance awareness, many other courses will available
    • Training will be a mix of on site and in our quieter office a few doors down at Arch 14 where access to a quiet workspace, computer and support (from business owner)

    More training information

    • Production chef L2 Apprenticeship Standard

    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

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Good sense of humour

    About this company

    During the past 20 years, Shipshape has become a community hub. She is perfectly placed under the historic arches on the beautiful Ramsgate Royal Harbour. We have been employing people at Shipshape for 17 years, currently we have 18 people mostly full a few part time.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Continued training available at level 3
    • Most of our staff stay with us for many years

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    Ship Shape Cafe

    Sarah Cannon

    Tunnelteas@icloud.com

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278169.

    Apply now

    Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 30 October at 11:59pm)

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