Apprentice Chef

The day usually starts at 7.30am with the production of the day's requirements or baking the morning goods Service starts at 9am and typically builds to a peak around 12.30pm Last food orders are taken at 2.40pm (1.40 on Sundays) at which point the kitchen gets a through clean down and stock orders are worked out for the following day

The apprentice will initially be responsible for helping with the prep and cooking of simple dishes, developing their skills until they are able to be the main chef producing customer tickets in full either on their own or with a supporting chef on busier days.

The apprentice may also be trained to bake the morning goods and daily cakes as well as other pastry skills.

Training:
Front of house skills Barista Bartending Customer interaction Complaint handling Menu development, specials development and production Potentially developing and running their own themed dinner evenings

Training Outcome:
There is a possibility to be offered a permanent chef role within the business

Employer Description:
An indépendant coffee shop business currently with two busy coffee shops. The first was opened in March 2020 in Newmarket and has been busy since day one. The second, a much bigger site in Sawston, was opened in February 2024 with a more extensive for menu and better kitchen facilities. The business is run primarily by Vicky Snell, with the Sawston site managed by business partner Nick Rodgers. The chef since opening in Sawston is Rob Difrancesco who has extensive experience as a chef across various restaurant operations and styles.

Working Hours :
7.30am- 4pm Including every other weekend

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working