Summary
We are a fast growing, family business serving excellent food in a warm and friendly environment. All of the food we serve is freshly prepared on site. Whether it is making the perfect scones, decorating cakes, frying fish or making fresh curries, you will learn a wide variety of skills that will start you on a rewarding career path in catering.
Wage
£13,741 a year
Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Working between 7.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend work is available.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 30 April
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
* Baking cakes
* Preparing meals
* Making daily specials
* Serving customers
* Buffets and functions
Where you’ll work
THE CAFE EVENTUS
SUNDERLAND ROAD
NORTHFIELDS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
MARKET DEEPING
PE6 8FD
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
HIT TRAINING LTD
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
* NVQ 2 Production Chef
* Training completed on site and through video calls
* Training is flexibly provided; time is allocated each week to complete tasks
* Functional skills in maths and English (if required)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Friendly and Welcoming