Apprentice Production Chef

TransUnion International UK LTD

Leeds, LS3 1EP

Closes in 20 days (Monday 25 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 November 2024


Summary

Our Leeds head office and will give the successful candidate an introduction to food preparation and a variety of cooking methods for batch preparation. This busy canteen provides food and drink for breakfast and lunch for a large busy office. This apprenticeship will develop knowledge of working with food groups, cooking methods and food hygiene.

Annual wage
£17,680 a year

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Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Work pattern for the role will be onsite 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7am - 4pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 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

  • Preparation of food items for breakfast and lunches
  • Safe storage of food
  • Food Hygiene and safety duties
  • Cleaning of cooking equipment and preparation areas
  • Menu planning
  • Cost/ wastage control

Where you’ll work

One Park Lane

Leeds

LS3 1EP

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

LUMINATE EDUCATION 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

    Work pattern for the role will be onsite 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7am - 4pm. 1 Park Ln, Leeds LS3 1EP.

    1-day per week will be based at Print Works Campus, Hunslet Road, Leeds LS10 1JY.

    12 -15 months study at Leeds City College.

    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
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    Shifts will start at 7am. Please only apply if you can reliably commute at this time.

    About this company

    TransUnion has been in the business of enabling trust for over 50 years as a credit reporting agency. Decades of stewarding and analyzing data have given us a holistic understanding of consumer identity. Additionally, substantial investments in new data sources and technology have fueled expansion into new areas like fraud, marketing and customer-driven analytics. Today, TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in global commerce. We do this through a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of each consumer based on a robust set of online, offline, public and proprietary information, stewarded with care.

    https://www.transunion.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Progression to a permanent position at the end of a successful apprenticeship is highly likely.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285411.

    Apply now

    Closes in 20 days (Monday 25 November at 11:59pm)

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