Apprentice Catering Assistant

CHEFS COUNTER COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Sheffield, S9 1EA

Closes in 12 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 October 2024

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Summary

We are looking for a passionate and friendly individual who would like the experience of working in a catering or busy kitchen environment. We are looking for somebody who has a can do attitude and will work enthusiastically to provide exceptional, wholesome and delicious meals to every customer.

Annual wage
£10,920 a year

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Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08.00 - 15.00.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 18 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

  • Support with food preparation, serving, washing up and cleaning
  • Work to the highest standards of food safety and follow HSE requirements
  • Ensure food is prepared with regard and attention to special dietary requirements and allergies
  • Support the cook with recipe costing, stock control and record keeping
  • Use excellent communication skills to work alongside and collaborate with other colleagues in the kitchen and customers
  • Perform other reasonable duties as requested by the Catering Manager

Where you’ll work

Meadowhall Way

Sheffield

S9 1EA

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

BARNSLEY 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

    • Delivery to be completed on site and off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work.
    • Student to complete a Production Chef level 2 apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)

    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
    • Physical fitness

    Other requirements

    This role requires you to be on your feet for long periods of time.

    About this company

    Chef's Counter is a community interest company that brings incredible food events to under used community spaces. Combining incredible chefs, mixologists, sommeliers, interior design experts and local charities and community groups, we bring incredible food to incredible buildings.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Promotion to a more senior level.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    BARNSLEY COLLEGE

    Tracey Finch

    apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk

    01226216166

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281328.

    Apply now

    Closes in 12 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)

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