Prezzo Apprentice Chef

Summary

Ready to Serve Up Success? Join Prezzo as an Apprentice Chef and Embark on a Journey Through Italian Flavours, where One Team, Drive to Succeed, Genuine Connections, and Pride are at the Heart of Everything We Do!

Wage: £15,600 a year
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: 30 hours per week, including late evenings, bank holidays and weekends, exact shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 31 March
Duration: 1 year 3 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 at Prezzo, you will have a burning passion for food and a desire to grow their skills and career.

You will be supporting the team to celebrate the joy of Italian dining; through your daily roles and responsibilities which include;

- Have a keen interest to prep & cook great quality Italian cuisine

- Take great #Pride in everything you do (this is a key Prezzo value!)

- Manage your section, keeping it organised and clean

- Be able to work in a fast paced environment

- Have a desire to grow your skills and career as a Chef

- Play a crucial role in helping us achieve our mission of becoming the UK's favourite Italian dining experience

- Ensure every customer leaves happy, wanting to return

You will be working towards our four Core Values, which include;

- One Team - working together, with a common purpose, to achieve our goals

- Genuine Connection - building genuine relationships, where nothing is too much trouble

- Drive to Succeed - being bold enough to do the right thing, even when it's hard, to help improve and grow

- Pride - making memorable moments by caring about everything we do, so everyone leaves wanting to return

You will also have access to Prezzo Perks - Benefits available to all, which include;

- 50% off Food and Drink at Prezzo, for you, and 11 of your family/friends

- Free Meal on shift

- Wagestream - access to your wages early

- TRONC

- Employee Assistance Programme + GP Appointment Helpline

Plus many more!

At Prezzo, as an Apprentice Chef, you will be working towards the Production Chef Level 2 apprenticeship, over the duration of 18 months, alongside your daily roles and responsibilities.

Where you’ll work

128 Lord Street

PR8 1AA

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

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP 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

Production Chef Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

None required (grade None required)

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

Team Working
Organisation Skills

About this company

At Prezzo, were surrounded by brilliant people doing brilliant things! Across each of our 96 restaurants and in our Support Centre too, our team members work together with a common purpose to achieve our goal. We strive to be One Team in all that we do. We're proud of the food and drinks we serve and the memorable moments we create for our guests.

After this apprenticeship

Ongoing training and development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300029.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 24 March 2025

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