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Apprentice Chef Benricks Coffee Shop

Benricks Coffee Shop are looking to recruit an Apprentice Chef to join the family business and learn all the kitchen skills required to progress up to the position of Chef. You will be preparing meals from scratch, dealing with the preparation of vegetables and salads for meals etc.

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Closing date: 18 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,504.56 to £18,772.00

    Tips are also shared between staff each day.

    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

    Cafe opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 17:00 and Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 38

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000106536

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Roles & responsibilities:

  • Learning how to prepare meals from scratch
  • Preparation of vegetables and salads for meals
  • Making cakes, pastries, and biscuits from scratch
  • Following all the current food hygiene regulations and always keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
  • Assisting the chef on duty to prepare and send meals to customers
  • Cleaning the kitchen at the end of the day ready for the next day
  • Keeping records to show good hygiene practices are being followed

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

Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship standard, including:

  • Food Safety
  • Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
  • Level 1/2 Functional Skills maths (if required)
  • Level 1/2 Functional Skills English (if required)
  • End-Point Assessment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possibility of a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Benricks Coffee Shop are a family business that takes pride in providing excellent food and service.

Employer

Benricks Coffee Shop

Address

342 WOODCHURCH ROAD

BIRKENHEAD

CH42 8PQ

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Training

Training provider

WIRRAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Production chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

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