Apprentice Production Chef

TECHRETE (UK) LTD

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN20 9DT

Closes in 14 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 October 2024

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Summary

We are looking for a passionate chef to join our already fantastic team. Working with state-of-the-art kitchen equipment you can grow with a brand new, experienced team and develop your skills in the kitchen.  This is a role for a production chef in a factory setting.

Annual wage
£17,238 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The initial hourly rate for this apprenticeship is £8.50 per hour. As you progress through each year of the apprenticeship, your pay will incrementally increase. This gradual raise is designed to reward your growing skills and experience.

Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 15 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

General duties include but are not limited to: 

  • You will be working in a busy modern factory setting   
  • Learning to produce food under a deadline to order 
  • You will gain proper experience in your trade 
  • Food prep
  • Learning new creative techniques and developing your skills  
  • Working in a fast-paced kitchen  
  • Learning organisational skills and good time management   
  • Learning how to create new dishes  

Where you’ll work

STATION ROAD

SCAWBY

BRIGG

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE

DN20 9DT

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 the 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
    • Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date

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

    Requirements

    Essential 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
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Number skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Physical fitness

    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).

    About this company

    Founded in 1985, Techrete is the largest architectural precast concrete facade contractor in the UK and one of the largest in Europe. Operating from our two, modern production facilities in North Lincolnshire and Dublin and with sales and design offices in London and Leicester, we offer a complete precast concrete solution from design, to manufacture, and installation. We have an unrivalled depth of experience in delivering projects of architectural significance, which brings to life the architectural vision together with projects of high production and erection demand profiles.

    https://techrete.com/about-us/ (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

    Stephen Baker

    stephen.baker@northlindsey.ac.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282653.

    Apply now

    Closes in 14 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)

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