Summary
As an ASK Italian Apprentice, we’ll give you: A bespoke level 3 apprenticeship programme to launch your career with ASK Italian. We will teach you all about our business with the opportunity to gain a full-time Sous Chef Role. Our CEO started out as a Team Member - where will your career take you?
Wage
£17,846 a year
£11.44 per hour + Tronc 50% discount at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants Free meals on shift 28 days paid holiday, pro rata Pension contributions Online benefits (including GP support & discounts)
Training course
Senior production chef (level 3)
Hours
Shift working, including evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed (TBC).
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Saturday 1 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
Your role will include:
* Demonstrating a passion for people, great service, and amazing food
* Working together with our front of house team
* Making sure the kitchen is fully prepared for service in line with cleaning, audit and brand standards
* Working with and within all sections of the kitchen, creating our amazing dishes to company standards
* Working in line with all food safety, health and safety, allergen and cleaning standards
* Assist with all preparation including, deliveries, defrosting, labelling and storage
* Safely close the kitchen and other back-of-house areas
As an ASK Italian Team Member, we’ll ASK you to:
* Have a huge passion for our Italian food, with the desire to learn and deliver our fabulous menu
* Work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with an eye for detail and a drive for excellent standards
Where you’ll work
Ask
Charter Walk
West Street
HASLEMERE
GU27 2AD
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
HIT TRAINING LTD
Your training course
Senior production chef (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Supervise the production of centrally developed menu items and dishes according to organisational specifications.
* Ensure deliveries are checked and stored correctly.
* Monitor the correct use and maintenance of food production equipment.
* Acquire and share with the team up-to-date information regarding product range, brand development, promotions and current trends.
* Monitor the production of food to ensure clients’ needs are met.
* Monitor and ensure the effective implementation of food safety management systems.
* Monitor and ensure legislative compliance and the completion of due diligence documentation.
* Support team members to ensure the timely delivery of high quality food to the specification required.
* Maintain harmony across the team and with colleagues in other parts of the organisation, identifying and dealing with problems constructively to drive a positive outcome.
* Use effective methods of communication and operate in a fair and empathetic manner that achieves the desired result and demonstrates a customer centric culture.
* Identify development needs for self and team and actively encourage and support individuals to enhance their skills and knowledge.
* Effectively use techniques that support cost reduction, improve performance, revenue, profit margins and customers’ experience.
* Monitor costs, using forecasting to set realistic targets with the team.
* Effectively control resource allocation, minimise wastage and use sustainable working practices.
* Use technology to improve efficiency and productivity.
* Risk assess situations, identifying and isolating matters of concern, by establishing the cause and intervening accordingly to minimise risk to people and organisation.
* Carry out activities in line with business/brand values that actively market the business, support competitiveness and help meet business objectives.
Your training plan
As an ASK Italian Chef, we’ll give you:
* Full training into the role and great opportunities for career development, including a fully accredited and industry-recognised Level 3 Apprenticeship Certificate as a Senior Production Chef
* Our partner Hit Training will deliver online workshops and 1:1 coaching to enhance the skills you are developing in the restaurant
* Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
The training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 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
* Customer care skills
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
You’ll be part of a great team, creating and enjoying fantastic experiences and making friends for life!