Apprentice Chef - Runcorn – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Due to contractual requirements candidates must be aged 18+. You do not need to have any experience to apply for this vacancy as full training will be provided as part of the Apprenticeship! On completion of the Apprenticeship you will achieve the L2 Production Chef and become a qualified Chef.

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday, shifts TBC.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 31 December
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

Could you bring your spark to Dine? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
Overseeing and implementing menu changes
Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
Representing DINE and maintaining a positive brand image
Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

Where you’ll work

Runcorn

WA7 1NT

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

HIT TRAINING LTD

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Apprentice Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Dine on a full-time basis. As an L2 Apprentice Chef, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

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

About this company

We’re the people behind the food, hospitality and support services that power your day, make you smile and put a spring in your step. That’s just one of the reasons why we’re the UK and Ireland’s top contract catering, hospitality, and business support services provider.

After this apprenticeship

On completion of the Production Chef Level 2 apprenticeship, the apprentice may have the opportunity to embark on a Level 3 apprenticeship to further their skills development through internal training programmes

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