Catering Assistant Apprentice

Summary

As Catering Assistant Apprentice, you will be part of a team in a busy school kitchen preparing and serving meals and snacks to students and staff. You will work alongside the catering team to prepare food in high volumes, following standardised recipes and menus. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for preparing & presenting food.

Wage

Competitive

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National Minimum Wage for apprentices during first year.

Training course

Production chef (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday term-time (38 weeks per annum). 1 day in college, 4 days working in school 7:30am – 2:00pm (including 30 minutes lunch break).

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 17 February

Duration

1 year 5 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

Prepare meals, in accordance with agreed recipes and methods
Operate tills
Present food to a high standard
Have knowledge of key nutrient groups and specific dietary needs
Serve food to staff and students, adhering to portion controls
Contribute ideas for special events such as themed days
Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment
Undertake basic record-keeping as required
Assist in the monitoring and arrangement of orderly and secure storage of supplies
Operate catering equipment in accordance with instructions
Assist in allergen labelling

Where you’ll work

30 Shiphay Lane

Torquay

TQ2 7DY

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

SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE

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

You will attend South Devon College, on the Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship, one day per week to further develop your knowledge and progress. The topics that you will cover include:

Techniques for preparing, assembling, cooking, regenerating and presenting food
Key nutrient groups and adapting dishes to specific dietary needs
Industry-specific regulations, legislation and health and safety procedures
Communicating effectively with colleagues, line manager and customers
The importance of sustainability and working to protect the environment
How to identify personal goals and development opportunities

More training information

Day release will be given to attend South Devon College, undertaking practical and theory.

A full induction process will be undertaken in school to include health and safety and safeguarding and on-the-job training will be given in-house to enable you to learn all aspects relevant to the job.

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
Organisation skills
Initiative

About this company

Torquay Girls’ Grammar School is a girls’ 11 to 18 selective Single Academy Trust (SAT) in Torquay, Devon. Our status as a SAT means that we have the freedom to implement a curriculum intent which focusses on the whole child: to equip students for a future in which they have the academic qualifications, character skills and self-esteem to make decisions that lead to long, happy and content lives. Our school is founded on our core values which apply to our whole community: equality; open minded; kindness; collaboration; and well-being. In November 2023, we achieved Ofsted 'Outstanding' and we are also 3rd in Devon, 10th in the South West, and 99th nationally for academic results. The school has a long history of success with committed students, staff and trustees. If you were to join us, you would become part of an outstanding school which values every individual within our school community.

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After this apprenticeship

Catering Assistant
Catering Supervisor
Catering Manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE

John Currie

johncurrie@southdevon.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297305.

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Closes in 10 days (Sunday 9 February)

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