Catering Apprentice

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a hardworking, flexible and cheerful catering assistant to join our busy school catering team undertaking general duties including preparing and serving food, washing and cleaning.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 2.30pm, school term time only.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 13 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

Duties will include:

Serving pupils, staff and visitors
Food preparation and general kitchen duties
Cleaning the kitchen and dining room
Operating a till
Operating a dishwasher and hand washing

Where you’ll work

Highcross Road

Poulton-le-Fylde

FY6 8BE

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

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE 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

Production Chef Level 2.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Food Hygiene (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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

The successful applicant must be willing to undertake a DBS application and at all times carry out their duties in accordance with school-based safeguarding policies and Health & Safety procedures. The successful applicant will be required to wear a uniform and safety shoes provided by the school.

About this company

Baines School is located in Poulton le Fylde and has approximately 800 pupils on role. The catering department is made up of a team of 10 staff and operates over 2 canteens across the school. The school are currently in the consultation process to become part of the Cidari Multi Academy Trust.

https://baines.lancs.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

As we are a school this employment will only cover the school's scheduled term time dates.

After this apprenticeship

Progression within the catering industry.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Baines School

Philippa Fellows

pfe@baines.lancs.sch.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289905.

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