Chef Apprentice - Cirencester GL7 – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

The Gateway Cafe and Bar, Cirencester is the ideal venue for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Customers can enjoy delicious homemade food and proper coffee with homemade cake and take in the breathtaking view over our Cotswold lake. All produce is locally sourced, and hand made. If you are looking to start your career as a chef please apply

Annual wage: £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: 40 hours per week, days and times to be confirmed. Must be flexible. Hours will include weekends, bank holidays and evenings when required
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 January
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 2

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

Alongside your job role in a beautiful location working with great produce and a delicious menu, you will also complete a Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship which will act as the perfect foundation and springboard for your future career in hospitality

Apprentice Chef Gateway Café and Bar Cirencester, GL7 5TL

General Responsibilities include but not restricted to:

Under the guidance and instruction of the Head Chef assist in the preparation and cooking of menu items
To learn, through one-to-one training and development, the skills needed to understand and deliver all aspects of food preparation
As part of the Team contribute to the development and planning of menus, including identifying future food trends and displaying a passionate approach towards the development of new styles of food service and menu concepts
Assist with the daily/weekly stocktake which ensure that effective stock rotation is achieved, adherence to use by dates for the production of food are followed and great quality food is produced so not to contribute to wastage
Gain a full understanding of food costing, sales mix and menu planning
As part of the Kitchen Team participate in the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen
To understand the importance and significance of food allergies and work meticulously to the company policies and guidelines detailing best practice as instructed
Be customer focused at all times; approachable and quick to exceed expectations in fulfilling customer needs

Health and Safety

To contribute to the monitoring and maintenance of consistent food standards and quality across all areas and during all stages of production and supply
To participate in the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) procedure according to the principles of effective and efficient Food Safety Management
To be aware of and support the Kitchen Team’s quality control measures that ensure hygiene systems are achieved at all times including weekly deep clean and where applicable closing down procedures after each shift
Ensure adherence to the company’s Health and Safety Policy
Training to understand and have a working knowledge of all current Health and Safety legislation and Food Hygiene legislation and to be conversant with the rules contained therein
Participate in the daily cleaning and weekly deep clean of the kitchen and all food storage, preparation, and cooking areas.
Contribute to the day dotting that is carried out as per the principals of HACCP – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Participate in COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)

General skills and personal qualities:

A genuine interest in quality ingredients and food preparation
An eagerness to learn new skills and techniques to create exciting menus
Enthusiastic, with a commitment to develop your own skills and knowledge in the creation, preparation, and provision of food preparation
An ability to learn quickly and apply flair and innovation to menu development and food presentation
Respectful manner and able to gain respect from colleagues and customers
Excellent communication skills
Organised and self-motivated, with a commitment to deliver to given targets and deadlines
An understanding that Kitchens are a busy work environment and as such understand you remain professional whilst under pressure
Dedicated team-player, who strives for excellence and leads by example
Reliable and an understanding of the importance of good time keeping
Good level of attention to detail
Positive and approachable manner

Weekend and Bank holiday's and evening may be required

Where you’ll work

The Gateway Cafe & Bar

Lake 6 The Spine Road E

South Gerney

Cirencester

GL7 5TL

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

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

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

Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship standard qualification
Delivered within the workplace, Training will take place via Zoom meetings, Face to face with the Tutor visiting your workplace, Assessments and End point assessment
Functional skills in maths and English will be undertaken as part of this apprenticeship (if required)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English & Maths (grade 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
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Due to being a Restaurant you may need to be flexible on work hours.

About this company

The ATA will employ you on behalf of this organisation whilst you are completing your apprenticeship qualification.

After this apprenticeship

Good long term career prospects and room to develop and grow within the business
Chef/responsible for running own restaurant

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING AGENCY LTD

Michelle McCutcheon

michelle@the-ata.co.uk

+44799000271

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288125.

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Closes in 24 days (Sunday 15 December at 11:59pm)

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