Apprentice Chef
Job description
Sadlergates catering are offering a unique opportunity to join their thriving business as an apprentice chef. Learning under an experienced team, you will experience cooking for events such as weddings, banquets, corporate dinners and many more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities:
As an apprentice you will learn to;
- Delivering a quality catering service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn from the senior chefs
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of food and drinks within the location
- Serve meals to patients, staff and visitors as required
- Keep the kitchen, equipment, crockery, and utensils clean and hygienic
- Report any concerns to your supervisor
Day to day duties will include:
- To ensure high quality and service standards are maintained in accordance with Facilities Services and Trust procedures
- Assists in providing a high quality, safe and nutritious food service and an awareness of allergens in line with Food Safety Legislation
- Assist in the food preparation, delivery and service of patient and staff food
- Accepting, checking and correct storage of deliveries
- Work within the HACCP Food Safety Management System completing of relevant paperwork within Facilities
- All equipment, utensils, working surfaces and areas to be kept clean and tidy, using correct cleaning methods, equipment and chemicals
- To operate electrical/mechanical machinery and equipment safely after training and to bring any defects and needs for repair to the attention of the appropriate manager
- Accepting, checking and correct storage of deliveries
- Accounting and handling of cash as per procedures laid down in the Trust financial instructions and departments operational procedure document (site specific)
- To have supervision to identify any necessary personal development required to meet the objectives of the team, and to further develop your own skills and role
- To maintain a safe and secure working environment following local security procedures of the site e.g. wearing alarms, responsibility of own keys, counting cutlery (site specific)
As an apprentice you will learn to;
- Delivering a quality catering service in line with health, safety and hygiene requirements
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn from the senior chefs
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of food and drinks within the location
- Serve meals to patients, staff and visitors as required
- Keep the kitchen, equipment, crockery, and utensils clean and hygienic
- Report any concerns to your supervisor
How to apply for this vacancy
You can apply for this vacancy through the National Apprenticeship Service. If you require any assistance with applying for this vacancy please contact us on 0115 945 7260 or email the apprenticeship team.
Application deadline: 19/06/2023
Possible start date: 26/06/2023
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- GCSE or equivalent English/ Maths A*-D/ 9-3 (Essential)
- Production Chef Standard Level 2 - https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship standards/production-chef-v1-0
- Please click on the link above for more information regarding End Point Assessment.
- Functional Skills level 1 / 2
This qualification will take place at the employers address. Apprentices will get 20% off the job training every week to work on their apprenticeship materials.
Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Employer information
Sadlergates Catering launched in 2012 in Derby City Centre, with a focus on bringing high quality food to the area. With a lot of hard work and dedication we became one of the most prominent caterers in Derby. Due to this success, we expanded to Nottingham and Sheffield. We pride ourselves on being a catering service you can depend on.
Address details:
Unit 5
Castle Industrial Park
Watnall Road
NG15 6BU
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| Reference number | VAC1000166115 |
|---|---|
| Working week |
Monday- Sunday covering a range of shifts which will be delivered on a rota basis TBC. This could include mornings and evenings so candidates will need to be flexible with their working hours. Two days off will be given each week. Total hours per week: 30 |
| Expected duration | 15 Months |
| Apprenticeship level | Intermediate |
| Related course | Production Chef - Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) |
| Salary | £8,236.80 (Annually) |