Production Chef Apprenticeship - Level 2

What you'll be doing:

As part of our friendly Kitchen team, you'll help create exceptional food experiences for our guests by:

? Preparing ingredients and assisting with food production ?‍? Cooking and presenting dishes to a high standard ? Following recipes and production plans accurately ? Helping maintain consistency, quality and portion control ? Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards ✅ Following food safety, health and safety, and allergen procedures ? Organising and storing ingredients correctly ? Working closely with chefs and hospitality colleagues ⏱️ Supporting service during busy periods and special events ? Learning sustainable kitchen practices and reducing waste ? Developing professional cooking techniques and culinary skills ✨ Helping deliver a positive dining experience for every guest

No two days are ever the same. One day you could be preparing ingredients for a busy lunch service, and the next you might be supporting a conference, event or special function while learning new culinary techniques.

Training:

Production Chef Level 2.

All training will take place at the workplace.

Training Outcome:

Future Prospects ?:

Successful completion of this apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within our catering operation or the opportunity to progress onto a senior level chef apprenticeship and further enhance your skills.

This apprenticeship is more than just a qualification. It's your chance to build a career, gain valuable experience and become part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional food and hospitality every day.

Employer Description:

Buckfast Abbey is home to a community of Roman Catholic Benedictine Monks, who live their lives of prayer, work, and study according to the ancient rule of St Benedict. Today, our site is a flourishing complex of buildings, which the monks have continually developed to aid them in realising their vision for Buckfast - to be a national centre of witness to God, and the Roman Catholic faith. To that end, the Monastic Community places a great value upon hospitality, and we welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. We employ around 140 staff in a variety of interesting career opportunities that are valued with competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. Staff are not required to share the religious beliefs of the Monastic Community but an empathy with the Catholic ethos of the site is required.

Working Hours :
40-hours per week, over 5 days, weekdays and weekends, early, day and late shifts.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience