Apprentice Chef
Are you ready to turn your hand to new skills? We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Chef - helping our kitchen team make amazing food for our guests.
As part of this apprenticeship, you'll work towards a Chef Academy Production Chef - Level 2 qualification. The training will be delivered in the form of work-based learning and will include functional skills if Maths and English has not been previously attained.
Have you got what it takes? You'll be responsible for assisting in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food to company specification with the support and direction of tasks set by the Head Chef.
As a Chef Apprentice you'll:
* Ensure all menu items and specials are prepared, cooked and presented to company specification.
* Maintain portion control and ensuring wastage is kept to a minimum.
* Receive and checking food deliveries.
* Assist the Head Chef with orders, stock taking, food hygiene, training and development of the team.
* Ensure that all kitchen equipment is maintained and is working correctly.
At the Golden Hind, you will also receive exposure to front of house training to give you the full pub experience.
No previous experience required, just a passion for cooking and the desire to learn and pick up new skills. You'll have a good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment and able to work a minimum of 25 hours per week.
What you get from us: We're one big family. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:
* Learn while you earn - gain a nationally recognised qualification and get paid for it!
* A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates.
* Entitlement to a student discount card with up to 30% discount across high street retailers as part of the apprenticeship.
What you get from your apprenticeship: The programme will last for 12 - 18 months enabling you to develop through a structured training programme. You'll gain a nationally recognised Standard giving you an ideal grounding for a career in hospitality.
* Learning is all on-site, with no need to attend college
* Option to attend Chef Academy masterclasses at central venues - digging deeper into culinary skills around meat, poultry, vegetarian, vegan, fish, and shellfish dishes which take place 6 times a year
* Ongoing support, help and advice from your manager and our apprenticeship provider
We're excited to see what we can achieve together!
Training:
Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in maths and English.
Training Outcome:
Ongoing training and development.
Employer Description:
A warm welcome is guaranteed at The Golden Hind - a friendly community pub on Kingstanding Road. You can be sure of delicious, yet great-value food every time. We've also got a brilliant selection of drinks, including wines, spirits, ciders, real ale and craft beers.
Working Hours :
25 hours per week including mornings, evenings, weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
Skills:
Team Working,Organisation Skills