Chef Apprentice NEC Group

Summary

The kitchen is open!!! Do you have a passion for food? Do you love to cook? We have some exciting opportunities to join our team as a Chef Apprentice at Cadbury World and Dudley Zoo.

Wage

£11,778 a year

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Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

We are open 7 days a week so you will be required to work at weekends. Shifts can start from 8am the latest shift is a 6pm finish You will work 24 hours in the workplace and attend college for 6 hours each week.

30 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 5 June 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

3

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Prepare and cook food ensuring the highest possible quality is maintained
To carry out daily and weekly procedures, including temperature checks, food labelling and storage
To keep high standards of personal hygiene, clean uniform and professionalism in the kitchen

Where you’ll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Cadbury World, 69 Linden Road, Birmingham, B30 1JR
Dudley Zoo, Castle Hill, Dudley, DY1 4QF
Show Centre, E T P S Road, Farnborough, GU14 6FD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

Your training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menus in line with business and customer requirements
Use technology for the development and production of dishes and menu items in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result
Check food stocks, report on shortages, prioritise food that is close to expiry and keep the storage areas in good order
Prioritise tasks, ensuring food items meet the required quality standard and in the required time frame
Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
Use a range of craft preparation and basic cooking skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
Use correct knives and knife skills when preparing food and use the correct equipment when preparing, cooking and finishing food
Correctly store and use food items and commodities when preparing, cooking and finishing dishes to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer
Apply correct preparation and selection methods when using fresh produce in dishes
Complete preparation and cooking tasks to a high standard, delivered on time and presented as described within the recipe specification
Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment at all times, complete kitchen documentation as required
Work with others to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
Choose methods of communication that achieve effective team working
Develop own skills and knowledge through training and experiences
Deal with team challenges and problems constructively to drive a positive outcome
Effectively manage resources to meet specifications and control waste
Follow safe systems of work reporting risks in the appropriate manner
Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menus in line with business and customer requirements
Use technology for the development and production of dishes and menu items in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result
Check food stocks, report on shortages, prioritise food that is close to expiry and keep the storage areas in good order
Prioritise tasks, ensuring food items meet the required quality standard and in the required time frame
Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
Use a range of craft preparation and basic cooking skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
Use correct knives and knife skills when preparing food and use the correct equipment when preparing, cooking and finishing food
Correctly store and use food items and commodities when preparing, cooking and finishing dishes to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer
Apply correct preparation and selection methods when using fresh produce in dishes
Complete preparation and cooking tasks to a high standard, delivered on time and presented as described within the recipe specification
Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment at all times, complete kitchen documentation as required
Work with others to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
Choose methods of communication that achieve effective team working
Develop own skills and knowledge through training and experiences
Deal with team challenges and problems constructively to drive a positive outcome
Effectively manage resources to meet specifications and control waste
Follow safe systems of work reporting risks in the appropriate manner

Your training plan

You will attend University College Birmingham one day a week to take part in theory and practical sessions
The college is located in Birmingham City Centre B3 1JB

More training information

Each week at college you will do one hour of theory
You will spend the other 5 hours in a college kitchen where you will prepare and cook different dishes every week

Requirements

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
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Passion to learn

Other requirements

Good team work, be able to work in a busy environment. This is a physical role standing for long periods of time.

About this company

The NEC Group is a multi-award-winning catering business with over 40 years of experience, operating at various venues including its’ home sites at the NEC, ICC, VOX, Utilita Arena and BP Pulse Live , as well as regional venues including Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Cadbury World Birmingham and Dudley Zoo in the West Midlands.

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

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Commis chef
Chef De Partie

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEC group

Angela Walsh

angela.walsh@necgroup.co.uk

07827 851083

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314909.

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