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Production Chef Apprentice Diets 2 Go

We are looking for 4 apprentices! The Apprentice is expected to punctually arrive at work daily, prepare / cook a variety of products and maintain a high level of kitchen hygiene all in a timely manner.

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Closing date: 30 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £144.30

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Wednesday 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday - Saturday 8.30am - 5.00pm

    Total hours per week: 30.00

  • Expected duration

    15 months

  • Possible start date

    11 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    02 Dec 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001798425

  • Positions

    1 available

Apprentice must be able to specifically follow instructions / recipes. As an apprentice chef you will be involved in all areas of the kitchen to ensure all runs smoothly.

These areas include: 

  • Stock control
  • Health and safety
  • General cleaning
  • Food hygiene
  • Food preparation
  • Assisting sous chefs and head chef

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good communication
  • Good timekeeping

Personal qualities

  • Confident
  • Driven
  • Ambitious
  • Diligent
  • Active

Desired qualifications

Maths and English at C/4+ (or the equivalent). 

Future prospects

Progression to Level 3 / full employment.

Things to consider

In order to progress your application, we will require you to complete additional paperwork and complete a BKSB assessment. The information will be sent via email if you meet the entry requirements set by the employer and linked training provider for the vacancy. Please check your junk mail whilst the vacancy is open.

Until we receive the above, we are unable to progress your application so please monitor your emails. 

About the employer

Diets2Go LTD are a health food distributor with a current staff population of 18. We delivery fresh meals all across the UK and are based in Buckshaw Village / Chorley.

Employer

Diets 2 Go

Address

Unit 3L

Eaton Avenue

Preston

PR7 7NG

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Training

Training provider

RUNSHAW COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Runshaw College

Contact

Kirsty Gregory Gregory.K@runshaw.ac.uk

You will be working towards the following qualification / standard:

Production Chef - Level 2.

This includes:

  • Main learning objectives: The preparation, assembly, cooking, regeneration and presentation of food, procedures for the safe handling and use of tools and equipment, standards and operating procedures, personal development and performance, key nutrient groups, legal requirements
  • Functional Skills - if required
  • EPA (End Point Assessment) - Towards the final few months of the apprenticeship you will complete your End Point Assessment. This includes 3 assessment methods. These include an ‘On demand test’, a 120-minute practical observation and a professional discussion. All assessment methods will be conducted and graded by an independent EPAO

This Apprenticeship is completed within the workplace. You will be assessed through written work, verbal discussion and observation throughout your training. You will be given time by your employer to complete portfolio work, attend training, workplace shadowing and any other opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Apprenticeship standard

Production chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

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