Apprentice Chef Manager

Summary

Are you passionate about food, nutrition and looking to enter a dynamic role that lets you shine? As our Chef Manager Apprentice, you'll be at the heart of our school's catering operations. You'll be crafting delicious meals, inspiring your team to deliver the highest quality food and service, and making our school kitchen the best in town.

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Hospitality manager (level 4)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 3.00pm, each day.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 22 December
Duration: 2 years
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

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:

Lead & Inspire: Train, coach, and motivate your kitchen team to deliver top-notch food and service
Hands-On Management: Get involved in all aspects of the catering operation – from managing stock and costs to keeping our standards sky-high
Menu Magic: Help develop exciting, nutritious menus that children will love
Promotions & Events: Drive sales with fun promotions and special events
Stay Sharp: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain our excellent standards

Where you’ll work

7 Walnut Hill

Surlingham

Norwich

NR14 7DQ

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

ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Hospitality manager (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Your training plan

Hospitality Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
Training will be delivered through a mix of online and face to face workshops and coaching sessions, throughout the academic year
You could also gain your English and maths qualifications, as well as Highfield Level 2 Food Safety and Level 3 Allergen Management certifications

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Other in:

Food Safety (grade Pass)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Aspens Services Ltd is a market leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector and our knowledge of what’s on trend in the food world, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, allowing our teams to do what they do best and provide fantastic food experiences for the children. By providing excellent care and services to both clients and children, we have ensured the successful growth of the company and to keep up with the rapid pace of this growth, we are now looking for an Apprentice Chef! With over 700 sites we are one of the top 100 fastest growing independent companies in the UK with great career opportunities! If you’re passionate about skills development, we want to hear from you

After this apprenticeship

You will become a fully qualified unit manager, with progression opportunities into operations, potentially undertaking the Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED

Nicki Tilt

nicki.tilt@support-services.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288648.

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Closes in 9 days (Saturday 21 December)

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