Summary
An exciting opportunity to join the team at Café du Parc, a fabulous French themed bistro style café and start your career in hospitality.
Wage
£9,984 a year
Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Cafe is open Tuesday - Sunday, 10.00am - 4.00pm (Closed Mondays) Working days according to rota. Expect to work weekends.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 31 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
Main Responsibilities:
* To undertake food preparation and cooking of items as directed by the Head Chef
Main Duties:
* To carry out food preparations according to the standards set out by the Head Chef
* To follow instructions, observing the rules set by the cafe by law regarding hygiene, stock rotation, dating and storage, temperature control of refrigerators, pest control, reporting of faulty equipment and reporting of notifiable diseases
* To attend training courses, learning events for his/her further training and development
* To undertake some cleaning duties of kitchen equipment, facilities and other items as directed
* To comply with all Company policies and procedures
* To comply with statutory requirements regarding the work place such as employment law, health and safety, hygiene, fire prevention etc.
* To carry out any other reasonable duty to assist in the smooth running of the kitchen
Where you’ll work
Burton Art Gallery, Kingsley Road
Bideford
EX39 2QQ
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
SKERN LODGE 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
* Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship Standard
* 16 - 18 year olds - Functional Skills in maths & English if required
* 19+ - Functional Skills in maths & English optional
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* 4 (grade 9)
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
* Customer care skills
* Team working
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
This is a very active job where you will be required to spend your shift on your feet. The cafe can get extremely busy and the pace of work is fast.