Apprentice Production Chef

Summary

We are looking for a passionate ‘foodie’ who loves to eat and cook, to join the team at the lively and bustling Crown Hotel Bawtry & Bawtry Hall. This a role for a production chef in an exciting 4* hotel and exclusive wedding venue. You will work under the guidance of experienced chefs to learn the fundamentals of cooking and food preparation.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: Shifts times will vary depending on the business requirements. The role will include working weekends with early starts from 8am and late finishes at 11pm. The Rota will be issued weekly.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 20 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

This role is designed for individuals passionate about culinary arts and eager to develop their skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This job will give you the experience you need to work in the catering industry, and your skills will be in high demand for the foreseeable future.

Recently installed inside the Crown Hotel restaurant, the Robata Grill is a method of cooking over hot charcoal (like a BBQ!) and makes food taste totally delicious. If you have never used a Robata Grill before full training will be given.

General duties include but are not limited to:

Assist in food preparation for wedding and functions at the Crown Hall and Bawtry Hall
Assist in food preparation for our Restaurant and Terrace food service, learning all aspects of a Robata Grill
Being part of an extensive kitchen team, working under the supervision of the Head Chef or Sous Chef
Learn and apply various cooking techniques, food safety, allergy training
Help in the preparation of ingredients, including chopping, measuring, and mixing
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and workstations
Support the team during service by ensuring dishes are prepared and plated according to the restaurant’s standards
Observe and learn various culinary skills, recipes, and techniques from senior chefs
Participate in menu planning and development as skills progress

Where you’ll work

MARKET PLACE

BAWTRY

DONCASTER

DN10 6JW

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

Essential 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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About this company

The Only Hotel in Bawtry! The Crown Hotel, Bawtry, Doncaster, is the leading luxury hotel in the Doncaster region. Set in the heart of Bawtry, the beautiful Georgian market town, on the Yorkshire, Nottingham and Lincolnshire borders. The Crown hotel exudes a luxury, yet contemporary style together with stunning food and drinks. We also pride ourselves on impeccable service. Our stunning 77 bedrooms offer luxury style and comfort. Our show-stopping executive rooms offer sumptuous sunken beds, mood lighting and relaxing rainfall showers. The Crown Hotel has an array of dining options. The Robata Grill Restaurant @ The Crown Hotel Bawtry is open for breakfast, dinner and Sunday lunch and guests can enjoy delicious food cooked over the hot charcoal grill. Located centrally to the restaurant is our floor to ceiling indoor blossom tree. The blossom branches are entwined with thousands of fairy lights adding the WOW factor to your dining experience. You can also enjoy alfresco dining and drinking at our Terrace @ The Crown Hotel, situated at the beautiful facade of the hotel. Overlooking Bawtry High street you can watch the world go by for breakfast and lunch! The modern bar at the Crown is always buzzing – come and enjoy the latest carefully selected Champagne and Prosecco, craft gins and vodkas, premium beers and lagers, as well as our famous Crown signature cocktails.

http://www.crownhotel-bawtry.com (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

Tracey Butterfield

tracey.butterfield@don.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281898.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 10 January at 11:59pm)

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