Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship

Summary

Jigsaws Childcare Limited is a fully inclusive Day Nursery which has been offering an individual approach to child's care and learning since 2007. An important part of our setting is the food we prepare onsite for our children.

Annual wage

£12,646.40 a year

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Appraisals undertaken yearly can relate to pay increases above the NMW.

Training course

Production chef (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm. This will be confirmed upon appointment.

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 3 January

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

Your study will cover three main areas, Knowledge and Understanding (Know it), Skills (Show it) and Behaviours (live it). You will work on the following area;

Kitchen operations (all elements of food preparation and cooking cover areas such as, Meat, Poultry, Vegetables, Fish, Hot and Cold Desserts.

Nutrition
Legal Requirements
Business and Commercial aspects
Personal Development and Performance

You will also support practitioners in the rooms to work with children's allergies, intolerances and nutritional reuirements.

Where you’ll work

KIRK FENTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

MAIN STREET

CHURCH FENTON

TADCASTER

LS24 9RF

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

HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION 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

The apprenticeship will be over an 12 month period during that time our training provider will come out and assess your work within the setting.
You will have a mentor during your time in the setting to support your learning.
You will be allocated 6 hours paid learning within the 30 hours to complete your written work and any maths or English Functional Skills.
On completion you will attain a level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship standard and have the opportunity to take further qualifications
You will also undertake a qualification in Paediatric First Aid.
Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed.

More training information

This will be through the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Enjoy working with children

Other requirements

We are based in a village but do have train links and limited bus links so you may need to consider travel to and from the setting. We are intending to expand our provision and this will offer more opportunities in our kitchen team.

About this company

We believe children have the right to flourish as individuals & at Jigsaws they are given the time and opportunity to do just that. Our staff provide an inspiring teaching environment and part of this involves making sure that our children have fresh, healthy and nurturing food, to keep them learning to their full potential. Our vision is to create a place that is secure and values caring and respectful relationships.

http://www.jigsawschildcare.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

We offer a Simply Health benefit scheme, a healthy pension scheme. On completion of your apprenticeship we offer a bonus scheme.

After this apprenticeship

If you're the right candidate for an ongoing role, your next step could be Commis Chef Apprenticeship or Chef de Partie Apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JIGSAWS CHILDCARE LTD

Helen Smith

helen@jigsawschildcare.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279626.

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Closes on Friday 20 December

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