Catering Apprenticeship at Reading Woodley

Summary

Busy Bees Education and Training have a wide selection of food production chef apprentices throughout the Busy Bees Nurseries. Enabling you to start your career within the catering industry preparing fresh and nutritious meals along side government guidance whilst gaining your apprenticeship

Annual wage: £11,700 a year
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday with shift patterns between 7:30am and 7:00pm. Shifts to be confirmed at the needs of the nursery.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 April
Duration: 1 year 4 months
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 the nursery chef to provide high quality, nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks in appropriate portion sizes and consistencies in line with food hygiene and safety regulations and Busy Bees policies
When required, accept deliveries and store away appropriately following correct manual handling techniques and effective stock rotation
Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen, to meet internal audit requirements and ensure action points are addressed in a timely manner
Take responsibility for your role and aspire to Being your Best at all times

Where you’ll work

Loddon Vale Centre

Woodley

Reading

RG5 4UL

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

BUSY BEES EDUCATION & TRAINING 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

As an apprentice, you will be working towards a level 2 food production chef apprenticeship alongside qualified staff who will show you the ropes. You will be assigned a mentor to provide you with support within your nursery, helping you to complete the tasks you need so you can progress in your qualification. You will have monthly visits from your training provider.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade Grade D/5 or FS 1)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Applicant must be able to successfully obtain a DBS if successfully offered the vacancy. This will be payable by the Busy Bees Company.

About this company

Busy Bees Education and Training is part of the Busy Bees Group, with nurseries throughout the country. We are also a sector specific Training Provider in the Care Sector, specialising in childcare and catering.

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

Company benefits

All of our staff team at Busy Bees are able to access, amazing training and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which provides expert information, guidance and support on all kinds of issues and retail discounts.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

A possible permanent position as an Qualified Level 2 Production Chef upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BUSY BEES EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED

Busy Bees Education and Training

Enquiries@bbtraining.com

01543 711150

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000293289.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 31 March

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Company’s application instructions

Once the application is submitted we will review your application for eligibility and suitability with 48hours of being submitted. If suitable we will send you an email to arrange a telephone interview.

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