Production Chef Academy Apprenticeship Level 2 - North Devon

Would you love to gain real-world skills and develop your culinary talent? Then read on to find out more about our brand new Chef Academy Apprenticeship Level 2. 

Starting in January 2025 you will join a co-hort of learners at our Inspiring Learning site in North Devon. We offer a unique, immersive learning experience designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in the fast-paced world of professional cooking.

You'll benefit from a combination of intensive block delivery sessions in a state-of-the-art community kitchen and real-world on-the-job training with a local employer in the North Devon area.

Whether creating culinary masterpieces or simply enjoying the art of cooking, our academy offers a comprehensive curriculum developed by industry experts to kickstart your journey towards a rewarding career.

What will you do as a Production chef?

You'll work as part of a team in time-bound and often challenging kitchen environments, for example; schools, hospitals, the Armed Forces, care homes and high street casual dining or pub kitchens.

You may be working with centrally developed standardised recipes and menus, producing food often in high volumes.

Important skills in the role are having highly methodical organisational skills, energy, accuracy, attention to detail and being mindful of the importance of sustainability and protecting the environment.

 

Training:

You'll initially undertake a 3 week block programme at our Inspiring Learning North Devon site, learning from our Industry Specialists.

Along with joining the new Chef Academy, you will complete your 12 month apprenticeship.

You will benefit from 1-2-1 teaching and observations during that period. A training specialist will coach, teach, and support the apprentice at the workplace on a one-to-one basis, visiting at regular and agreed intervals. Face-to-face teaching as a group; Block delivery throughout the year with other apprentices in the area.

Tutorials; Apprentices will be offered regular 1-2-1 tutorial time remotely with their specialist trainer. E-learning; We provide an e-learning platform with work and activities for apprentices to complete

Math and English Functional Skills will be supported if necessary.

Training Outcome:

You'll complete the apprenticeship and be equipped with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the 12 months of programme time, and in the dynamic world of culinary arts! What next? You'll be on a career fast-track with hands-on experience and personalised support, funded training and the opportunity to develop your soft skills. Level 2 Production Chefs have career pathways, such as moving on to complete a Level 3 Senior Production Chef apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Skern Training and skills is an independent training provider  offering excellence in its courses & services. As an approved Main Apprenticeship provider we offer both end to end apprenticeships in a number of standards as well as behavioural programmes to upskill existing employees, with the client's values fully embedded at every stage. We're here to provide life changing adventures and transformative training. Operating nationally and offering bespoke packages to suit your business needs.

Working Hours :
Flexible working patterns.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness