Production chef apprenticeship Level 3-Rockpool Café

Summary

Set in the beautiful village of Westward Ho! in Devon Rock Pool Café is looking for a new team member to join their ranks. Join in with our fun and vibrant family who work hard but have fun doing it! If you have catering experience and want to progress your career, then look no further and click the 'apply button'

Annual wage: £11,980.80 a year
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Training course: Senior production chef (level 3)
Hours: 5 out of 7 days on a rota Shifts to be confirmed
36 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 31 January
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, reporting of notifiable diseases and notification to the hotel if he/she cannot attend work for whatever reason
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 workplace 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

2 Golf Links Road, Westward Ho

Bideford

EX39 1LH

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

Senior production chef (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Supervise the production of centrally developed menu items and dishes according to organisational specifications.
Ensure deliveries are checked and stored correctly.
Monitor the correct use and maintenance of food production equipment.
Acquire and share with the team up-to-date information regarding product range, brand development, promotions and current trends.
Monitor the production of food to ensure clients’ needs are met.
Monitor and ensure the effective implementation of food safety management systems.
Monitor and ensure legislative compliance and the completion of due diligence documentation.
Support team members to ensure the timely delivery of high quality food to the specification required.
Maintain harmony across the team and with colleagues in other parts of the organisation, identifying and dealing with problems constructively to drive a positive outcome.
Use effective methods of communication and operate in a fair and empathetic manner that achieves the desired result and demonstrates a customer centric culture.
Identify development needs for self and team and actively encourage and support individuals to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Effectively use techniques that support cost reduction, improve performance, revenue, profit margins and customers’ experience.
Monitor costs, using forecasting to set realistic targets with the team.
Effectively control resource allocation, minimise wastage and use sustainable working practices.
Use technology to improve efficiency and productivity.
Risk assess situations, identifying and isolating matters of concern, by establishing the cause and intervening accordingly to minimise risk to people and organisation.
Carry out activities in line with business/brand values that actively market the business, support competitiveness and help meet business objectives.

Your training plan

You will be supported by an Industry expert assessor throughout your apprenticeship. As you progress through your apprenticeship your duties and responsibilities will alter as you develop the skills for a successful career.

Training will be a mix of face to face and online learning.

You will gain a Production chef qualification with a view to continuing onto further levels of apprenticeships and training.

Functional Skills in maths and English if required.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Kitchen experience (grade 2)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths/English (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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Due to the nature of the business you will be required to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays and will be often be on your feet for the entirety of the shift. 36 to 40 hour plus (exact working hours this to be agreed, but over a Monday to Sunday shift system) To start ASAP

About this company

With a Sea View of Westward Ho! the Best Breakfasts, Good Lunch, Tasty Sweet Treats & Awesome Staff. Why not pop in & see why locals rate us so highly.. Serves meat, vegan options available. Seaside themed cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Vegan options include an all day breakfast, desserts, jacket potatoes, burgers, pizza with vegan cheese, smoothies and hot and cold drinks. Open Monday to Sunday 9am to 4pm.

After this apprenticeship

Level 3 production chef apprentice wanted to work in a friendly, independently owned relaxed and informal café offering fresh home cooked food. Excellent opportunity to train as a chef in a friendly supportive environment and develop knowledge, skills and behaviours over the course of apprenticeship.

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