The kitchen is open!!
Do you have a passion for food?
Do you love to cook?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Chef Apprentice you will working with an experienced culinary team in all areas of our kitchens. You will work towards a recognised culinary qualification working in collaboration with University College Birmingham.
The role will require energy, dedication, and organisation, you will get to work with people who enjoy what they do in an exciting environment where no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities:
The role -
1. To maintain a high standard of specified work in accordance with the senior chef's instructions.
2. To prepare and cook food ensuring that the highest possible quality is maintained.
3. To carry out daily and weekly procedures, including temperature checks, food labelling/dating, and storage
4. To remove any hazards and make safe any defects in the kitchen or its equipment and report any problems to a senior chef.
5. To keep high standards of personal hygiene, clean uniform, and professionalism in the kitchen.
6. To assist with the acceptance and storage of deliveries and that all relevant company procedures are adhered to.
7. To be familiar with the opening and closing procedures of the kitchen and carry them out as rotated.
8. To keep high standards of cleanliness on the section where employed, also to assist in any job regarding hygiene or cleanliness asked for by a senior chef.
9. To be aware of and comply with statutory requirements regarding the workplace such as health and safety, hygiene, fire prevention, employment law, etc.
10. To be fully aware of all hygiene control and chemicals used in the workplace.
What we offer:
11. Apprenticeship opportunity with paid study time
12. Internal progression opportunities
13. Complimentary onsite parking
14. A meal will be provided for all shifts.
15. Life Assurance and personal pension plan
16. Employee Assistance Program
17. Exclusive Discounts and many more great benefits
Skills and Experience needed:
18. Good communication, team working, and flexibility in work approach.
19. To be able to work under pressure, this is a physical role standing for long periods of time.
20. The ambition to succeed and take personal pride in your work.
21. Shows willingness to work, learning everything possible during the period of employment.
22. Work with the kitchen team to maintain and improve quality, standards, and cleanliness.
23. Real passion for delivering excellent customer service.
24. Can do attitude and able to work prioritise workload.
The NEC Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NEC Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home within the NEC Group.
Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.
Disclaimer: due to high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date.