Summary
Opportunity to work for a multi award winning family run cheesemonger in the heart of Yorkshire. We are offering an apprentice the opportunity to learn about the provenance of Yorkshire & British produce. You’ll gain new skills such as food safety, cheese blending & contract cutting for world famous sporting stadiums. Every day is varied.
Wage
£13,312 a year
Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday pre planned in advance. Hours are between 7am & 5pm as per business needs.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Saturday 1 March
Duration
1 year 1 month
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
Cryer & Stott produce their own branded cheese two days a week so the apprentice will learn the art of cheese blending & create new & exciting recipes.
Other jobs include:
* Preparing orders
* Contract cutting for sporting stadiums
* Ensuring we are adhering to our legal food safety obligations
Where you’ll work
20-24 STATION ROAD
ALLERTON BYWATER
CASTLEFORD
WF10 2BP
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
HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP
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
* Training will be delivered in the workplace by The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* GCSE English (grade 3)
* Maths (grade 3)
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
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* reliable
Other requirements
The job is very fast paced & physical, does involve heavy lifting.