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Apprentice Chef THE MERCHANT'S YARD LIMITED

This is an excellent opportunity for an Apprentice Chef looking for a role in a busy award winning kitchen with diverse menu choices. Successful candidate will learn all aspects of a professional kitchen, and will work along side the head chef.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 May 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £240.00

  • Working week

    Mainly weekends, Various shifts starting form 10am finishing approx 9.30pm

    Total hours per week: 30.00

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    27 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    25 Oct 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001782323

  • Positions

    1 available

You will undertake all aspects of working in a busy 2 AA Rosette, award-winning restaurant, duties will include but not be limited to; 

  • Pre-service prep
  • In-service cooking and plating 
  • Cleaning down during and after service 
  • Stock management 
  • Striving for the highest standards at all times 
  • Working as a team 
  • Any other duties as required 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Energetic and enthusiastic
  • Willing to learn in a busy working environment

Personal qualities

  • Friendly, a team player
  • The ability to listen to your peers
  • Organised and reliable

Desired qualifications

  • Ideally, you will have GCSE grade 4/C or above in maths & English. There is the possibility of studying towards equivalent qualifications depending on personal circumstances
  • A passion for the industry is a must

Future prospects

  • There is the possibility of permanent employment on the successful completion of your apprenticeship

Things to consider

Due to the location of the restaurant, this role would better suit someone who can drive and has their own transport.

In addition to your hourly rate of £8 per hour, you will recieve:

  • Tips and accrued holiday pay.
  • Meals on duty
  • 25% Friends and Family discount 
  • Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New year's day off work 

About the employer

Located in the picturesque village of Tideswell in the heart of the Peak District, we provide fresh, locally sourced cuisine and carefully crafted drinks in an atmospheric and friendly environment, where top class service is a priority.

Part of the Markovitz Group, The Merchant's Yard provides the perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy a high class dining experience, all in a beautifully decorated restaurant, bar and courtyard.

Employer

THE MERCHANT'S YARD LIMITED

Address

The Merchant's Yard

Commercial Road

Tideswell

SK17 8NY

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Training

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by University Of Derby

Contact

Apprenticeships Team 08000740099 feapprenticeships@blc.ac.uk

Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • There is the possibility of studying maths & English functional skills as part of your apprenticeship, this is dependant on personal circumstances

Apprenticeship standard

Commis chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please apply through Buxton & Leek College.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 May 2022