Production Chef Academy Apprenticeship Level 2 - North Devon – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

We have some amazing opportunities to gain a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship on our Chef Academy, working for a local employer in the North Devon area.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: Flexible working patterns.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 January
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 12

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

Would you love to gain real-world skills and develop your culinary talent? Then read on to find out more about our brand new Chef Academy Apprenticeship Level 2.

Starting in January 2025 you will join a co-hort of learners at our Inspiring Learning site in North Devon. We offer a unique, immersive learning experience designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in the fast-paced world of professional cooking.

You'll benefit from a combination of intensive block delivery sessions in a state-of-the-art community kitchen and real-world on-the-job training with a local employer in the North Devon area.

Whether creating culinary masterpieces or simply enjoying the art of cooking, our academy offers a comprehensive curriculum developed by industry experts to kickstart your journey towards a rewarding career.

What will you do as a Production chef?

You'll work as part of a team in time-bound and often challenging kitchen environments, for example; schools, hospitals, the Armed Forces, care homes and high street casual dining or pub kitchens.

You may be working with centrally developed standardised recipes and menus, producing food often in high volumes.

Important skills in the role are having highly methodical organisational skills, energy, accuracy, attention to detail and being mindful of the importance of sustainability and protecting the environment.

Where you’ll work

Skern Lodge, Watertown, Appledore

Bideford

EX39 1NG

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

SKERN LODGE LIMITED

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

You'll initially undertake a 3 week block programme at our Inspiring Learning North Devon site, learning from our Industry Specialists.

Along with joining the new Chef Academy, you will complete your 12 month apprenticeship.

You will benefit from 1-2-1 teaching and observations during that period. A training specialist will coach, teach, and support the apprentice at the workplace on a one-to-one basis, visiting at regular and agreed intervals. Face-to-face teaching as a group; Block delivery throughout the year with other apprentices in the area.

Tutorials; Apprentices will be offered regular 1-2-1 tutorial time remotely with their specialist trainer. E-learning; We provide an e-learning platform with work and activities for apprentices to complete

Math and English Functional Skills will be supported if necessary.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and 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

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

This is a physical and active role and you will need to be alert and have the ability to get involved. Have you already got relevant knowledge or experience in hospitality? That would be ideal but not essential.

About this company

Skern Training and skills is an independent training provider offering excellence in its courses & services. As an approved Main Apprenticeship provider we offer both end to end apprenticeships in a number of standards as well as behavioural programmes to upskill existing employees, with the client's values fully embedded at every stage. We're here to provide life changing adventures and transformative training. Operating nationally and offering bespoke packages to suit your business needs.

After this apprenticeship

You'll complete the apprenticeship and be equipped with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the 12 months of programme time, and in the dynamic world of culinary arts! What next? You'll be on a career fast-track with hands-on experience and personalised support, funded training and the opportunity to develop your soft skills. Level 2 Production Chefs have career pathways, such as moving on to complete a Level 3 Senior Production Chef apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SKERN LODGE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284339.

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Closes in 10 days (Friday 3 January)

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