Apprentice Sous Chef
SHEPHERD NEAME LIMITED
The Quay, Sandwich, CT13 9EF
Closes in 7 days (Saturday 12 October)
Posted on 13 September 2024
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Summary
Located next to the River Stour in the heart of the beautiful medieval town of Sandwich, Kent, the Bell Hotel has been welcoming guests to the town since Tudor times. Having undergone extensive refurbishment in recent years, the historic riverside retreat offers guests a luxurious experience with 21st-century comforts.
- Annual wage
- Competitive
- Training course
- Senior production chef (level 3)
- Hours
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Varied shift patterns over a 7-day period, busier in the summer peak seasons which will be confirmed at interview.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Saturday 19 October
- Duration
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1 Year
- Positions available
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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
Duties will be mainly based in the kitchens and will include:
- Kitchen Management
- Maintain company food and safety standards
- Food preparation - washing, cutting, portioning as instructed
- Cooking of food and presenting to specification
- Food rotation - being responsible for maintaining good food hygiene practices
- Equipment preparation and cleaning - ensuring that all equipment is to food hygiene and kitchen standards
- Kitchen cleaning - ensuring that the kitchen is maintained and cleaned as part of an ongoing standard
Previous catering experience would be beneficial at CDP level, so long as that you love food, are confident, motivated and are a great team player, we can train you and teach you everything else that you will need to know. Our training partners HIT Training will take you through your learning journey.
Chefs working towards their Level 3 Senior Production Chef apprenticeship will strive to produce customers’ meals consistently to perfection according to predetermined specifications. Apprentices will have access to an online learning platform & portfolio system.
Where you’ll work
The Quay, Sandwich
CT13 9EF
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
HIT TRAINING LTD
Your training course
Senior production chef (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Level 3 Production Chef Apprenticeship Standard:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/senior-production-chef-v1-4
- Functional Skills up to a Level 2 in English and maths as required
Chefs working towards their apprenticeship will learn and understand how to carry out the functions in every section with our training provider partner in their Commis Chef Academy - This learning gives chefs the opportunity to experience, consider and value each section of the kitchen with a view to choosing an area where they feel most inspired
- As part of their apprenticeship journey, apprentices will attend workshops and development days to boost your knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Apprentices will have access to an online learning platform & portfolio system
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English Language (grade A-C or 4-9)
- Maths (grade A-C or 4-9)
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Basic Knife Skills
- Allergen Awareness
- Willing to learn
Other requirements
As part of the application process, you will be required to apply online and to attend a interview with the General Manager. Information will be sent out to you as part of the process.
About this company
Shepherd Neame is Britain's oldest brewer. It was founded in 1698 in Faversham, Kent. It is a family owned brewery which has passed in unbroken succession through five families. It produces a range of cask ales and filtered beers, producing around 180,000 brewed barrels a year. It has more than 300 pubs and hotels in South East England, mainly in Kent and London. Shepherd Neame exports to 44 countries including India, Sweden, Italy, Brazil and Canada.
After this apprenticeship
- After successful completion of the apprenticeship, a prospect to a higher level qualification & permanent position for the right person
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEPHERD NEAME LIMITED
David Everett
apprenticeships@shepherd-neame.co.uk
07714140077
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276710.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Saturday 12 October)
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Company’s application instructions
Please click on the link to apply through our recruitment platform Harri. We will pick your application details from there, and we will be in touch for a screening phone call.