Apprentice - Cook Shearwater Care Home

Help with receiving deliveries, date checking, stock rotation and safe storage of food and supplies Prepare ingredients, cook dishes and plate/serve meals under supervision, following recipes, portion control and presentation standards Follow all food safety and health & safety requirements, including allergens, IDDSI (modified diets, training provided), temperature checks and safe use of kitchen equipment and report any concerns (including safeguarding, food safety or equipment issues) to the senior team promptly and accurately Support the team to keep kitchen records up to date (for example, cleaning schedules, temperature logs and resident nutrition information as required) Carry out cleaning duties to a high standard, following the kitchen cleaning schedule and COSHH guidance Support occasional events and celebrations (for example, themed meals and residents' birthdays) alongside the wider home team

Training:

Commis Chef Level 2.

The training with take place on the job at Shearwater Care Home and as part of the programme, the apprentice will attend five Chef Academy days over the course of the apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

Potential to progress into a relevant Level 3 apprenticeship and gain a permanent role with the council. 

Employer Description:

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

Working Hours :
37 hours per week including release for study - working hours as agreed with the service. May work shifts and weekends

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental