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Apprentice Chef HIVE URBAN FARM SHOPS LTD.

Hive Urban Farm Shops and Catch22 are partnering to offer a level 2 production chef opportunity. Join an experienced team and learn all the skills and tricks you'll need to enter the food industry. Prepare and serve a range of food and drinks, all while learning about kitchen and workplace maintenance.

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Closing date: 30 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50 to £18,525.00

    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

    Weekend availability required. Shifts will be 5 days of the week, with days off subject to the rota. Shifts will be close to a 9-5, no evening offers, with exact shifts to be decided.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000074147

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a production chef, you will pick up all the essential skills required to work in a professional kitchen. Your daily responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • To support call order chefs in serving breakfast and brunch.
  • Working with a range of food types and cooking methods, including fish, meat, vegetables and dairy.
  • Prepare freshly served coffee and other beverages.
  • Ensure each dish is prepared to the highest of standards, with reasonable and efficient speed. 
  • Work in a busy environment, under high pressure. 
  • Plan and organise tasks in and around the kitchen.
  • Maintaining a high level of health and safety conduct, ensuring all procedures are followed, and hygiene levels maintained. 
  • Exhibit a high level of service and attention to detail in all tasks, setting an excellent role model example.
  • Carry out general cleaning tasks within the kitchen, ensuring all hygiene and safety standards are upkept.
  • While the majority of tasks will be carried out within the kitchen and focused around food prep and such, you will also often times have to help out with tasks such as unloading deliveries or stock rotation, to ensure all aspects of the workplace run smoothly. 

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

You will work towards a Production Chef Apprenticeship Level 2 
You will have a dedicated industry expert to guide and coach you through components of your programme and you’ll experience a range of different learning opportunities.
Meetings with your dedicated trainer
E-learning
Interactive Online Workshops
Self-guided research
On-job instruction
Peer to peer mentoring
Personal development planning
Manager progress reviews

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Permenant all year position and possibility of developing bakery skills

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 4 / C or above) Desired

Things to consider

All staff participate in the gratuity scheme on an equal footing. Incentives are provided for 5 star reviews.

About the employer

We are a unique environment in Blackpool, combining Coffee shop with farm shop elements. We also work with the local community in a number of ways including taking surplus produce from the community garden, using fresh and locally sourced ingredients to craft excellent breakfast, lunch and brunch dishes.

Employer

HIVE URBAN FARM SHOPS LTD.

Address

82 Church Street

Blackpool

FY1 1HP

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Training

Training provider

CATCH 22 CHARITY LIMITED

Contact

Dmytrij Lymar

dmytrij.lymar@catch-22.org.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Production chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

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