Apprentice Sous Chef

Duties will be mainly based in the kitchens and will include: 

Kitchen Management Maintain company food and safety standards Food preparation - washing, cutting, portioning as instructed Cooking of food and presenting to specification Food rotation - being responsible for maintaining good food hygiene practices Equipment preparation and cleaning - ensuring that all equipment is to food hygiene and kitchen standards Kitchen cleaning - ensuring that the kitchen is maintained and cleaned as part of an ongoing standard 

 

Previous catering experience would be beneficial at CDP level, so long as that you love food, are confident, motivated and are a great team player, we can train you and teach you everything else that you will need to know. Our training partners HIT Training will take you through your learning journey.

Chefs working towards their Level 3 Senior Production Chef apprenticeship will strive to produce customers’ meals consistently to perfection according to predetermined specifications. Apprentices will have access to an online learning platform & portfolio system.

Training:

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Production Chef Apprenticeship Standard:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/senior-production-chef-v1-4

Functional Skills up to a Level 2 in English and maths as required
Chefs working towards their apprenticeship will learn and understand how to carry out the functions in every section with our training provider partner in their Commis Chef Academy This learning gives chefs the opportunity to experience, consider and value each section of the kitchen with a view to choosing an area where they feel most inspired As part of their apprenticeship journey, apprentices will attend workshops and development days to boost your knowledge, skills and behaviours Apprentices will have access to an online learning platform & portfolio system

Training Outcome:
After successful completion of the apprenticeship, a prospect to a higher level qualification & permanent position for the right person

Employer Description:
Shepherd Neame is Britain's oldest brewer. It was founded in 1698 in Faversham, Kent. It is a family owned brewery which has passed in unbroken succession through five families. It produces a range of cask ales and filtered beers, producing around 180,000 brewed barrels a year. It has more than 300 pubs and hotels in South East England, mainly in Kent and London. Shepherd Neame exports to 44 countries including India, Sweden, Italy, Brazil and Canada.

Working Hours :
Varied shift patterns over a 7-day period, busier in the summer peak seasons which will be confirmed at interview.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Basic Knife Skills,Allergen Awareness,Willing to learn