Production Chef Apprentice (Ablecare Homes)

What your average day or week could look like:

Preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals at scale using industry leading equipment, while learning efficient large batch production techniques. Working closely with classically trained and award recognised chefs, gaining hands on experience across savoury, pastry and menu development. Supporting the creation and adaptation of menus to meet specialist dietary and texture modified requirements within healthcare catering. Maintaining high food safety standards, assisting with stock rotation and learning the full kitchen process from goods in through to dispatch. Structured daytime hours, real responsibility and proper chef development without late nights or weekend shifts.

Training:

Training and Qualification Level

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

 

·       Production Chef Level 2

·       Working as part of a team in kitchen environments.

·       City of Bristol College

·       Off site in its entirety

Training Outcome:

Full time employment or further training.

Employer Description:

AbleCare Kitchens is the central production kitchen supporting AbleCare Homes, delivering fresh, nutritious meals to residential care settings. Our team of classically trained and award recognised chefs combine professional culinary standards with specialist knowledge in healthcare catering. We are committed to quality, innovation and creating meals that genuinely enhance residents’ wellbeing.

Working Hours :
Structured daytime hours, without late nights or weekend shifts. Monday to Friday. Earliest start would be 6.00am and latest finish would be 6.00pm. These are not 12hr shifts, they would be 8hr days.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Positive attitude,Reliable,Understanding of food hygiene,Pride in presentation,Enthusiasm