Apprentice Production Chef
The Sun Inn, Everton
Retford, DN22 6HS
Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 4 March at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 February 2025
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Summary
This is a role for a production chef in a busy pub. You will be preparing fresh food and meals. A great way into professional cooking, you will gain the experience you need to work in the catering industry.
- Wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Production chef (level 2)
- Hours
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5 out of 7 days, shifts to be arranged.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 18 March
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
The apprentice will be working in a busy hospitality setting:
- Preparing fresh food
- Preparing pastries
- Baking
- Learning to produce food under a deadline to order
Where you’ll work
The Sun Inn
Thrumpton Lane
Retford
DN22 6HS
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
- Production Chef Level 2
- Functional Skills (if required)
- The training will mainly be done on-site at the pub
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English and Math (grade C/4 or above)
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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
Other requirements
Will need to be able to travel to the pub at all hours, including late at night.
About this company
The Sun Inn has the charm and character of a traditional country pub with an elegant, contemporary interior. Open fire pit, Airstream bar in our garden, reclaimed-floors and surprising modern twists at every turn.
After this apprenticeship
- For the right apprentice, there will be a job in a field that will be in high demand.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Stephen Baker
stephen.baker@northlindsey.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300176.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 4 March at 11:59pm)
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