Apprentice Production Chef - Level 2 – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

An exciting opportunity to join the team at Café du Parc, a fabulous French themed bistro style café and start your career in hospitality.

Wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: Cafe is open Tuesday - Sunday, 10.00am - 4.00pm (Closed Mondays) Working days according to rota. Expect to work weekends.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 31 March
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

Main Responsibilities:

To undertake food preparation and cooking of items as directed by the Head Chef

Main Duties:

To carry out food preparations according to the standards set out by the Head Chef
To follow instructions, observing the rules set by the cafe by law regarding hygiene, stock rotation, dating and storage, temperature control of refrigerators, pest control, reporting of faulty equipment and reporting of notifiable diseases
To attend training courses, learning events for his/her further training and development
To undertake some cleaning duties of kitchen equipment, facilities and other items as directed
To comply with all Company policies and procedures
To comply with statutory requirements regarding the work place such as employment law, health and safety, hygiene, fire prevention etc.
To carry out any other reasonable duty to assist in the smooth running of the kitchen

Where you’ll work

Burton Art Gallery, Kingsley Road
Bideford
EX39 2QQ

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

Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship Standard
16 - 18 year olds - Functional Skills in maths & English if required
19+ - Functional Skills in maths & English optional

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

4 (grade 9)

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
Customer care skills
Team working
Physical fitness

Other requirements

This is a very active job where you will be required to spend your shift on your feet. The cafe can get extremely busy and the pace of work is fast.

About this company

Situated within The Burton at Bideford, Café du Parc is a fabulous French-themed and licensed meeting place. The café is bistro-style, giving it a light, airy atmosphere. Enjoy great food in a beautiful and popular North Devon location.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of your apprenticeship you will hold a Level 2 Production Chef qualification and the opportunity to progress to Level 3

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SKERN LODGE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000305687.

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Closes in 16 days (Friday 28 March)

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