Summary
As an Apprentice Chef you will work within a busy production kitchen, reporting to the Head Chef at our Central Production Kitchen in Garforth. You will support the smooth running of production and undertake any cleaning and food preparation duties as directed. Some catering experience is an advantage but not essential as training will be given.
Wage
£24,000 a year
Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
This is a varied rota, which may include evenings and weekends.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 5 May 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Assist in all aspects of the production, preparation and creating of all dishes at the venue.
* Cooking dishes to the correct food spec to reflect brand standards.
* Working alongside the wider team of Chefs and completing tasks as directed by them.
* Ensuring daily and weekly cleaning tasks are met.
* Completion of daily paperwork and records e.g. fridge temperatures, order sheets.
* Ensuring compliance to the Food Health and Safety Act and COSHH regulations.
* Keeping up to date with new menus, products, promotions.
* Ensure correct storage, preparation, and production of all ingredients to comply with Allergens and maintaining Allergen Awareness knowledge.
Where you’ll work
Supreme House
Lotherton Way
Garforth Industrial Estate
Leeds
LS25 2JY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LUMINATE 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
This is a varied role with events hosted in multiple locations. You will work a variety of days and shifts as required by the business, which will likely include evenings and weekends for events. 1 day per week you will attend Leeds City College Print Works Campus, to study towards a level 2 qualifcation.
Requirements
Essential 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
* Customer care skills
* Presentation skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Passion for food
* Good personal hygiene
Other requirements
•Although the role will be based at Garforth, there will also be the expectation and opportunity to work at the other venues and events we cater for such as The Great Yorkshire Show as well as the 8 racecourses we work with. •Please apply for the role as soon as possible, we are interviewing suitable candidates as and when we receive applications. Therefore, the role may close before the advertised closing date. •This role will require travel to event locations – therefore access to a car is highly advantageous.