Summary
We are looking to offer the right candidate the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship in Production Chef Level 2 whilst working within the catering services team in Barnsley College.
Wage
£9,984 a year
Substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays!) College gym membership with onsite facilities Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services.
Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Working week: Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am and 7pm.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 4 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
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist the team and the cooks in cooking a range of dishes for students and staff in College, following the organisational brand standards and recipe specifications
• Helping to measure and prepare the ingredients, following the recipes to produce the chosen menu
• Staying up to date with culinary trends and kitchen processes, improving the culinary offer
• Maintaining exceptionally high standards of health and safety and hygiene kitchen environments. Ensuring the kitchen remains clean and tidy at all times
• Assisting in taking deliveries and checking stock to ensure this remains at sufficient levels
• Have a thorough and up to date knowledge of the food menu
• Helping to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen
• To undertake any other duties as required by the Head Chef to ensure the effective running of the kitchen.
Where you’ll work
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2AX
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
BARNSLEY 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
* Delivery to be completed on-site and 6 hours per week off the job training
* Student to complete an Intermediate Technical Certificate as a Production Chef Level 2 Apprentice
* Functional skills in maths and English, if required.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade 4/C)
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
* Presentation skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
Other requirements
This role involves being on your feet most of the day. You maybe required to work at different Barnsley College campuses.