Apprentice Ice Cream Maker

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking Ice Cream Maker to join our team. You will work closely with our experienced Ice Cream Developer to learn every stage of the production process, from preparing ingredients to crafting and packaging ice cream. This role is hands-on, practical, and essential to maintaining our high production standards.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Food and drink process operator (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday times to be discussed. May be required work weekends in peak periods.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 3 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

Assist in the preparation and production of ice cream according to established recipes and procedures
Operate and maintain ice cream-making equipment safely and efficiently
Follow health and safety guidelines, including food hygiene standards
Measure and mix ingredients accurately
Participate in cleaning and maintaining the workspace and equipment
Help with stock management, including receiving deliveries and storing supplies properly
Support the team with packaging and labelling finished products

Where you’ll work

THE CLINK

WALPOLE

HALESWORTH

IP19 9AU

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

POULTEC TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Food and drink process operator (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Follow food and drink production SOPs.
Apply product quality assurance SOPs.
Scan control, monitor and rotate stock.
Check and use tools and operate equipment and machinery.
Clean tools, equipment or lines.
Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Identify and resolve issues. Report issues.
Apply basic continuous improvement techniques.
Apply fault-finding and problem-solving techniques to common problems.
Collect and interpret information – text and data.
Record information - paper based or electronic.
Use information technology.
Follow work instructions - verbal or written.
Communicate with colleagues - verbal and non-verbal.
Follow food and drink production SOPs.
Apply product quality assurance SOPs.
Scan control, monitor and rotate stock.
Check and use tools and operate equipment and machinery.
Clean tools, equipment or lines.
Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Identify and resolve issues. Report issues.
Apply basic continuous improvement techniques.
Apply fault-finding and problem-solving techniques to common problems.
Collect and interpret information – text and data.
Record information - paper based or electronic.
Use information technology.
Follow work instructions - verbal or written.
Communicate with colleagues - verbal and non-verbal.

Your training plan

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Math's (grade 4)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

We are in quite a remote location so your own transport will be required. Ice cream making is a seasonal business therefore the bulk of the working hours will be between April - September and the other months will be quieter.

About this company

Suffolk Meadow Ice Cream is a small, family-run business dedicated to crafting high-quality, delicious ice cream using locally sourced ingredients. We pride ourselves on our strong work ethic, attention to detail, and passion for creating exceptional products.

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

After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time employment.

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