Summary
As Catering Assistant Apprentice, you will be part of a team in a busy school kitchen preparing and serving meals and snacks to students and staff. You will work alongside the catering team to prepare food in high volumes, following standardised recipes and menus. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for preparing & presenting food.
Wage
Competitive
National Minimum Wage for apprentices during first year.
Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday term-time (38 weeks per annum). 1 day in college, 4 days working in school 7:30am – 2:00pm (including 30 minutes lunch break).
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 17 February
Duration
1 year 5 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
* Prepare meals, in accordance with agreed recipes and methods
* Operate tills
* Present food to a high standard
* Have knowledge of key nutrient groups and specific dietary needs
* Serve food to staff and students, adhering to portion controls
* Contribute ideas for special events such as themed days
* Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment
* Undertake basic record-keeping as required
* Assist in the monitoring and arrangement of orderly and secure storage of supplies
* Operate catering equipment in accordance with instructions
* Assist in allergen labelling
Where you’ll work
30 Shiphay Lane
Torquay
TQ2 7DY
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
SOUTH DEVON 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
You will attend South Devon College, on the Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship, one day per week to further develop your knowledge and progress. The topics that you will cover include:
* Techniques for preparing, assembling, cooking, regenerating and presenting food
* Key nutrient groups and adapting dishes to specific dietary needs
* Industry-specific regulations, legislation and health and safety procedures
* Communicating effectively with colleagues, line manager and customers
* The importance of sustainability and working to protect the environment
* How to identify personal goals and development opportunities
More training information
Day release will be given to attend South Devon College, undertaking practical and theory.
A full induction process will be undertaken in school to include health and safety and safeguarding and on-the-job training will be given in-house to enable you to learn all aspects relevant to the job.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Initiative