Culinary Academy Apprentice

This is an opportunity to train whilst also being employed by English Lakes Hotels, Resorts & Venues. Successful applicants will work alongside our Head Chefs and kitchen team at one of our Lake District hotels or Lancashire hotel. This element of in situ training is an invaluable way of introducing the students to professional life in the kitchen of luxury hotel. They will be part of a team delivering high end dishes in our restaurants and bars.

One day each week the students will attend a specific training session, delivered by Daniel at Kendal College. Additional day visits to suppliers of our kitchens, culinary demonstrations and Hospitality shows.

Each day you will work within the team at the hotel you work, you will be shadowing the skilled chefs in all areas of the kitchen, from preparing starters, cooking fresh foods for A la carte dishes and being involved in service periods. All aiding in your learning.

You will be expected to:

Arrive on time ready to work / study Be in full uniform which is provided for you Work as part of a team and support the department Be open to learning and have a hands-on approach Attend training sessions

Training:
4 days in the workplace 1 day studying off site, at Kendal College

 

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the Qualification and meeting satisfactory employment terms and conditions apprentices can progress on to level 3 with the organisation as well as gain a permanent, full-time contract

Employer Description:
Welcome to English Lakes Hotels, a family run hotel group with hotels in the Lake District & Lancashire. Lake District Hotels English Lakes offers two stunningly located hotels in the lake district, UNESCO world heritage site. Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa on the shores of Windermere, the longest of the lake district's lakes, The Wild Boar a traditional Lakeland coaching inn nestled in 72 acres of private woodland in the Gilpin Valley, near Windermere. Lancashire Hotel Lancaster House is perfect for exploring the coast & countryside of North Lancashire, the historic city of Lancaster and the fells and lakes of the southern Lake District.

Working Hours :
5 days per week 4 days in the workplace Shifts and days to be confirmed

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