Apprentice Chef/Kitchen Assistant

You should be capable of taking direction well and multi-tasking effectively. You will gain experience in the hospitality industry and develop strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities and daily tasks:

Food preparation and a variety of cooking techniques. Prepare meals and side dishes according to customers' dietary needs and preferences. Prepare food in a timely manner. Cleaning down work areas and the entire kitchen. Help with stock taking and ordering. Designated fridges for stock rotation and replenishing prepped food. Be able to explain dishes to waiting staff and customers.

 

 

Training:

This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work as a production Chef and will include the following:

Check, prepare, assemble, cook, regenerate, hold and present food meeting the needs of the customers and maintaining organisational standards and procedures. Use kitchen tools and equipment safely and correctly to produce consistently high-quality dishes according to specifications.
Understand how to produce dishes to suit individuals’ specific dietary, religious and allergenic needs as required. Understand how to operate within all regulations, legislation and procedural requirements and complete and maintain all documentation in relation to this. Understand how to maintain quality and consistency in food production by using resources in line with the organisation’s financial constraints, style, specifications and ethos.

You will also produce a portfolio of evidence demonstrating examples of your work throughout the apprenticeship.  You will attend York College on a day release basis and the qualification achieved upon completion of the End Point Assessment is Production Chef level 2 Apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, we will discuss the opportunity to work for The Blacksmiths Arms on a long-term basis

Employer Description:
We are a family run, 300-year-old country pub who pride ourselves on serving good quality home cooked food. The beef and lamb come from our own livestock on the family farm, we source much of our produce as locally as possible. We have a team of around 20 staff therefore it is essential to be a team player.

Working Hours :
Shifts between the following hours: Wednesday 5pm - 10pm Friday 10am - 10pm Saturday 10am - 10pm Sunday 10am - 10pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience