Summary
The Black Lion are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to join their team as an Apprentice Chef de Partie. If you are looking to take the next step within your Hospitality career into a more senior position, then this is the opportunity for you!
Annual wage
£14,950 a year
Training course
Senior production chef (level 3)
Hours
Shift work including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
25 hours a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 19 February
Duration
1 year 3 months
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
We make almost everything from scratch, so this is a role for an Apprentice Chef de Partie who has experience working with fresh ingredients and a love for preparing quality dishes who is looking to take the next step in their career.
There has never been a better time to join our evolving hotel company and be part of this incredible journey. We will provide our guests with a luxurious setting to unwind with a multi-year development plan to transform our properties into boutique design-led hotels, with a fresh and local approach to dining.
As an Apprentice Chef De Partie, you will:
* Execute cooking tasks with precision and finesse, adhering to the pub's standard recipes and guidelines to deliver consistently exceptional dishes
* Mentor and guide junior culinary team members, providing support and knowledge-sharing to foster growth and maintain a cohesive working environment
* Maintain in line with food safety and sanitation standards, adhering to heath and safety protocols at all times promoting a safe working environment for yourself and your team
* Take part in training sessions and workshops to enhance culinary skills and stay updated with the latest industry trends and techniques
What you'll bring to the kitchen:
* Proven experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic kitchen environment
* In depth knowledge of the standards of baking, cooking and grilling techniques with the ability to quickly learn new recipes and cooking procedures
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, able to work within a diverse team and communicate with guests
* Awareness of manual handling techniques, control of substances hazardous to health Regulations (COSHH), and chemical safety
We're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why...
You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:
* The chance to further your career across our well-known brands - as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career
* Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount
* Free employee assistance program - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter
* Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. - so, you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank
* Wage Stream - access your wage before payday for when life happens
* Retail discounts - Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more
* At the Black Lion, you'll be working towards your Senior Production Chef Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification over the course of 12-18 months.
Where you’ll work
Silver Street
CB3 9EL
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
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
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
* Senior Production Chef Apprenticeship Level 3 including Functional Skills in maths and English
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
* None required (grade None required)
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
* Team Working
* Organisation Skills
Other requirements
The key dates are to be used as a guide only. Should the right candidate be found, this vacancy may close early.