Apprentice Chef
Marstons - Tigers Head Inn Norley
Pytchleys Hollow, WA6 8NT
Closes on Tuesday 31 December
Posted on 21 November 2024
Contents
Summary
Are you ready to turn your hand to new skills? We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Chef - helping our kitchen team make amazing food for our guests.
- Annual wage
- £8,320 a year
- Training course
- Production chef (level 2)
- Hours
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25 hours per week including mornings, evenings, weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
25 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 1 January
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- 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
Are you ready to turn your hand to new skills? We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Junior Chef - helping our kitchen team make amazing food for our guests.
As part of this apprenticeship, you'll work towards a Chef Academy Production Chef - Level 2 qualification. The training will be delivered in the form of work-based learning and will include functional skills if Maths and English has not been previously attained.
Have you got what it takes? You'll be responsible for assisting in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food to company specification with the support and direction of tasks set by the Head Chef.
As a Chef Apprentice you'll:
* Ensure all menu items and specials are prepared, cooked and presented to company specification.
* Maintain portion control and ensuring wastage is kept to a minimum.
* Receive and checking food deliveries.
* Assist the Head Chef with orders, stock taking, food hygiene, training and development of the team.
* Ensure that all kitchen equipment is maintained and is working correctly.
No previous experience required, just a passion for cooking and the desire to learn and pick up new skills. You'll have a good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment and able to work a minimum of 25 hours per week.
What you get from us: We're one big family. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:
* Learn while you earn - gain a nationally recognised qualification and get paid for it!
* A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates.
* Up to 30% discount across high street retailers as part of the apprenticeship.
What you get from your apprenticeship: The programme will last for 12 - 18 months enabling you to develop through a structured training programme. You'll gain a nationally recognised Standard giving you an ideal grounding for a career in hospitality.
* Learning is all on-site, with no need to attend college
* Option to attend Chef Academy masterclasses at central venues - digging deeper into culinary skills around meat, poultry, vegetarian, vegan, fish, and shellfish dishes which take place 6 times a year
* Ongoing support, help and advice from your manager and our apprenticeship provider
We're excited to see what we can achieve together!
Where you’ll work
Pytchleys Hollow
WA6 8NT
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
Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
- None required (grade None required)
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
- Team Working
- Organisation Skills
About this company
We've been running pubs and brewing beer in one form or another for more than 185 years - a heritage that we're incredibly proud of! Today we operate more than 1,400 pubs, bars and hotels.
After this apprenticeship
Ongoing training and development
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288672.
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Closes on Tuesday 31 December
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