Apprentice Chef

Summary

A unique Apprentice Chef opportunity has come up at the family-owned Pottergate Golf Club. You'll work closely with our experienced Chef to create exceptional dining experiences for our valued members. Enjoy hands-on training and the opportunity to develop your culinary skills, all while receiving a complimentary golf membership.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Saturday 08:30 - 15:00, Sunday 12:00 - 14:30. Shifts will be confirmed once the Apprentice has been appointed. Seasonal hours will be confirmed throughout the calendar year.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 January
Duration: 1 year 3 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

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

Assist the main chef in food preparation, cooking and presentation according to club standards and recipes
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, including equipment and workstations
Collaborate with other kitchen staff to coordinate meal service and ensure efficient workflow
Monitor inventory levels and assist in inventory management, including restocking supplies and ingredients
Adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities as directed by the main chef or management

Where you’ll work

MOOR LANE

BRANSTON

LINCOLN

LN4 1JA

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

LINCOLN 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

The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in Production Chef Level 2.

A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course. This is a predominately work-based programme with college attendance required once a month. All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/college and within their contracted working hours.

Course outline:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/production-chef-v1-1

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade C/4 or equivalent)

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
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Other requirements

Given the business's location, Pottergate Golf Club is prepared to assist the successful candidate with private transportation options, such as taxis.

About this company

A beautiful parkland golf course set in the heart of picturesque Lincolnshire. Our course features both exciting and interesting character holes. Members and non-members are welcome to take up the challenge of our well-designed course and to enjoy our delicious home-cooked food available daily. Sit in our spectacular golf view dining areas and try our celebrated Sunday carvery. We also have modern and spacious accommodation on site, as well as extremely competitive rates for events and venue hire.

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

Company benefits

Free Golf membership.

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position may be available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Margaret in the Apprenticeships Team

apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk

01522876284

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286291.

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