Apprentice Trainee Cook

To assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of nutritional meals for service users To assist with the care, maintenance and cleaning of all kitchen equipment in use in the kitchen and throughout the Care Centre Assist with the ordering of supplies; maintaining kitchen records of stock levels and inventories Keeping kitchen records of fridge temperatures Ensure food hygiene standards are being met at all times To undertake, hold and maintain a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate To comply with legislation in relation to Food Hygiene and Infection Control standards and procedures To attend in service training and external training as appropriate, consistent with job role and responsibilities To be aware of own training needs and be committed to your own continuing professional development Report any accidents/complaints/untoward incidents to the Management Team in a timely fashion and in accordance with existing policies and procedures To report any incident of ill treatment to a resident, to the Manager and, if not satisfied with appropriateness of the action taken, to Senior Management It is your responsibility to carry out your duties in line with the Council's policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment, in line with the Equality Act 2010 The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the Council's policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work Act

Training:

The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, and you will receive visits from a college assessor. 

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship is a fixed term contract. However, the skills, knowledge and experience gained in this apprenticeship will allow you to gain future opportunities in the sector.

Employer Description:
Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.

Working Hours :
Working 5 days out of 7 on a Rota system - to include some weekends and bank holidays. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT 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,Cleanliness,Food hygiene awareness,Safeguarding,Empathy,Client confidentiality,Data protection,Flexibility,Respectful