Apprentice Production Chef L2

Summary

Simpson Group is one of the UK’s leading printers of retail point of purchase displays. We are looking to strengthen and support our on-site kitchen through an apprenticeship position in a positive, learning environment. The candidate will enjoy working with, as part of a team and learning from an experienced cook in a lively kitchen setting.

Annual wage

£11,648 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

This will increase in line with NMW changes from April 2025 Depending on age and experience, we may consider paying more than Yr 1 apprenticeship wage

Training course

Production chef (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 3.00pm with 2 x 15-minute unpaid breaks.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 March

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

Maintain excellent standards of personal, food and kitchen hygiene
Ensure compliance to procedures, menu specifications and recipes
Produce food meeting portion controls and budgetary constraints
Adapt and produce dishes to meet special dietary, religious and allergenic requirements
Follow, complete and maintain production schedules, legislative and quality standard documentation
Use specialist kitchen equipment
Communicate internally and externally with customers and colleagues
Commit to personal development activities

Where you’ll work

Influence Park

Rutherford Road

Stephenson

Washington

NE37 3HX

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

You will work towards achieving you Level 2 Production Chef qualification
Practical training will take place in house at our HQ Building in Stephenson, Washington, with time off the job allowed for theoretical studies and E-Learning

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English, Maths (grade 4 or above)

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
Team working
Creative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

The candidate will enjoy working with and learning from an experienced cook, whilst covering 9 programme modules from Production Chef L2: Introduction to Hospitality, Kitchen Operations, All About My Business, Personal Development & Performance, Legal and Governance, Nutrition, People in My Business, Food Safety and My Team.

About this company

Simpson Group is one of the UK’s leading printers of retail point of purchase displays. Our vision is to engage our trusted partners through creative print solutions. Our industry is fast moving, hectic and requires stamina and perseverance. Our staff are enthusiastic and go that extra mile to ensure that we satisfy our customers’ needs.

http://www.simpsongroup.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to take on more responsibility in the on-site kitchen with the potential to be appointed in charge in the future

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SIMPSON PRINT LIMITED

Sarah Tishler

s.tishler@simpsongroup.co.uk

01914161579

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291908.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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