Apprentice Production Chef

As an Apprentice Production Chef at Moira Sports and Social Club, you’ll be an essential part of a dedicated kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional kitchen while working towards a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship. You will work with established recipes, assist in meal preparation, and ensure high standards of food hygiene are met.

Your role will include:

Food Preparation & Cooking: Assist in preparing, assembling, and cooking dishes following standardised recipes and menus. Kitchen Hygiene: Maintain high standards of personal and kitchen hygiene, ensuring food safety compliance at all times. Portion Control & Budgeting: Work within portion control guidelines, and help manage food costs to minimise waste. Special Dietary Needs: Learn how to adapt recipes to cater to dietary, religious, and allergenic requirements. Team Support: Communicate and collaborate effectively with your team to ensure smooth operations in the kitchen. Sustainability & Efficiency: Contribute to the club’s sustainability efforts by using kitchen resources efficiently and reducing waste.

This role will help you develop essential skills in food production, kitchen operations, and customer service while offering you the opportunity to use specialist kitchen equipment in a professional environment.

Training:
Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship standard Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release.  The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the potential for a permanent role at Moira Sports and Social Club. As a qualified Production Chef, you may choose to continue advancing your career within the hospitality industry, possibly moving into senior kitchen roles or exploring further culinary qualifications.

Employer Description:
Moira Miners Welfare is set in the Heart of the National Forest. Also home to Marlborough Rovers Football Club, Ashby Judo Club, Ashby Croquet Club.

Working Hours :
Wednesday & Thursday, 6.00pm - 10.00pm, Friday & Saturday, 11.00am - 10.00pm, Sunday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. Paid breaks.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Communication skills,Initiative,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Time-Management