Apprentice Chef

Are you ready to turn your hand to new skills? We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Chef - helping our kitchen team make amazing food for our guests.

As part of this apprenticeship, you'll work towards a Chef Academy Production Chef - Level 2 qualification. The training will be delivered in the form of work-based learning and will include functional skills if Maths and English has not been previously attained.

Have you got what it takes? You'll be responsible for assisting in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food to company specification with the support and direction of tasks set by the Head Chef.

As a Chef Apprentice you'll:

* Ensuring all menu items and specials are prepared, cooked and presented to company specification.

* Maintaining portion control and ensuring wastage is kept to a minimum.

* Receiving and checking food deliveries.

* Assisting the Head Chef with orders, stock taking, food hygiene, training and development of the team.

* Ensuring that all kitchen equipment is maintained and is working correctly.

You'll have basic cooking skills with the desire to learn and pick up new ones.

You'll have a good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment and able to work a minimum of 25 hours per week.

What you get from us: We're one big family. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

* Learn while you earn - gain a nationally recognised qualification and get paid for it!

* A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates.

* Up to 30% discount across high street retailers as part of the apprenticeship.

What you get from your apprenticeship: The programme will last for 12 - 18 months enabling you to develop through a structured training programme. You'll gain a nationally recognised Standard giving you an ideal grounding for a career in hospitality.

* Learning is all on-site, with no need to attend college

* Option to attend Chef Academy masterclasses at central venues - digging deeper into culinary skills around meat, poultry, vegetarian, vegan, fish, and shellfish dishes which take place 6 times a year

* Ongoing support, help and advice from your manager and our apprenticeship provider

We're excited to see what we can achieve together!

Training:

Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English

Training Outcome:

Ongoing training and development

Employer Description:
The Elephant & Castle in West Moors is a large family friendly pub that offers great food and a fantastic choice of drink, just 8 miles west of Bournemouth. Here at 'The Elly', we cater for everyone's needs, including little eaters. We have a small dining area specifically designed for younger diners, with booths containing TVs showing children's channels. If you join us on a nice day, why not grab a seat in one of our front or rear external seating areas? We have a great selection of ales, lag

Working Hours :
25 hours per week including mornings, evenings, weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Team Working,Organisation Skills