Production Chef Apprentice

Butler's Tea Room

DONCASTER, DN5 7TU

Closes in 23 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 November 2024

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Summary

Butlers Tea Room in Cusworth are looking for an aspiring chef to join our friendly team. As an Apprentice chef, you are responsible for assisting in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food which is delivered to our customers in the tearoom.

Annual wage
£7,488 a year

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Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Shifts are to be confirmed. At Butlers Tea Room the earliest you could be asked to work is 8.30am and we usually finish at 4.30pm/5.00pm. If you are going to work 6 hours or more you are entitled to a 30 mins (unpaid) break.

22 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 9 December

Duration

1 year 4 months

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

As an Apprentice Chef, you are responsible for assisting in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food which is delivered to our customers in the tearoom. An Apprentice Chef will also be required to undertake all reasonable duties as assigned by the Head Chef and owners. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards

The successful applicant will be working in a busy restaurant/cafe environment and duties will include:

  • To show a willingness to learn and desire to succeed within the industry.
  • To maintain a clean and tidy station.
  • Assist in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food to the highest standard.
  • Comply with and have full knowledge of regulations regarding Health and Safety.
  • Undertake any reasonable duties that may be assigned by the Head chef or Tea room owners.
  • Complete all aspects of the training programme.

Where you’ll work

CUSWORTH

DONCASTER

DN5 7TU

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 standard (https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/production-chef-v1-0).
    • 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.   

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Maths and English (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
    • 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

    Butlers Tea Room is a family business which opened in the Summer of 2012. Our tea room is set in the stables & coach house of the popular 18th century ​country house, Cusworth hall.

    https://www.visitbutlers.co.uk/ (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

    Jamie Herrington

    jamie.herrington1@don.ac.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285367.

    Apply now

    Closes in 23 days (Saturday 30 November at 11:59pm)

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