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Apprentice Chef INN COLLECTION BIDCO LIMITED

The Hog’s Head Inn, Alnwick is looking to recruit an apprentice chef. We would love to meet you for a coffee and chat to tell you about our apprenticeship opportunity, see who you would work with and have look around our Inn. There is no previous experience required for this role.

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Closing date: 23 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,140.00

    (30hrs x £6.50)

  • Working week

    Min. 30 hours – Monday - Sunday, including evenings, shifts to be arranged with the employer.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000098582

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Responsibilities and duties you will learn include:

  • Monitoring the kitchen work area, at all times, with all staff, to ensure clear, clean and hygienic.
  • Reviewing fresh produce to carry our preparation for cooking.
  • Use various utensils and kitchen equipment used in cooking.
  • Checking the equipment is fit for purpose.
  • Understanding the Health & Safety aspect of working in a commercial kitchen.
  • Supporting Head Chef in meals cooked to order.
  • Carrying out presentation on plate/dish and portion control.
  • Looking at menu creation and available produce.
  • Following instructions for timings and cooking.
  • Checking of fridge temperatures and cooking temperatures.
  • Working with diverse range of produce, how to prepare and cook.

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

Apprentices are supported by a mentor from The Inn Collection group in the workplace, will have an Assessor who supports them throughout the training programme and who visits them in the workplace as well as a lecturer at college to learn the theory and additional practical skills Ashington Campus.

This qualification is the Commis Chef Standard Level 2 Apprenticeship and will also incorporate you working towards English and maths at Grades 9-4 if you do not have these qualifications already.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

When you have completed the apprenticeship, we will offer full time employment and more training, if you would like to learn more and progress within our Company.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Excellent personal hygiene, Keen to learn, Be able to follow instructions, Excellent Timekeeping, Smart Appearance, Good listener

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-2 or A*-E or equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-2 or A*-E or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

When you undertake an apprenticeship we understand you have no previous experience of that job and are coming to our company to learn. We recognise this may be intimidating if you have never had a job before so welcome you to come in, have a look around, meet some staff and then decide if this is for you. Due to the industry, busy times are weekends and evenings so please be aware this will be within the expected working hours. This apprenticeship is delivered solely in the workplace. The benefits of working for The Inn Collection group are: BENEFITS: • (New!) Extra paid holiday in month of your birthday • (New!) 50% off food in any of our Inns • (New!) £1 bed and breakfast in any of our Inns during January, February or March • (New!) 1/3 off room bookings all year round • Weekly pay • Meals on duty • Team member referral reward • Employee Assistance Programme • Tronc • Working for Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards

About the employer

A silver award-winner in the North East England Tourism Awards, The Hog’s Head Inn in Alnwick is named after the tavern in the Harry Potter books and films. Just a few minutes’ drive from Alnwick Castle, which doubled as Hogwarts in the first two boy-wizard films, this modern inn is close to The Alnwick Garden, Alnmouth and Northumberland National Park.

Employer

INN COLLECTION BIDCO LIMITED

Address

5 LINNET COURT

CAWLEDGE BUSINESS PARK

HAWFINCH DRIVE

NE66 2GD

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Training

Training provider

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Commis chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

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