Level 2 Apprentice Chef at Little Angels Fun Club and Nursery Ltd Little Angels Fun Club and Nursery Ltd
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who has a passion for food and a willingness to learn. The nursery environment is fun and challenging and we need a special kind of person to fit into our team to support the chef and the team and be willing to work hard. You will support the chef in the preparation and cooking of a healthy balanced diet for children aged 0 to 5 years and maintain hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen and dining area to a 5* standard.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Mar 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,004.80
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday - Friday, working hours between 8am and 6pm, shifts to be confirmed. Closed Bank holidays and 5 days over Christmas/New Year.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
03 Apr 2023
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Date posted
03 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000118828
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Responsible To:
- Nursery Chef/Catering Manager
- Nursery Manager
Duties and responsibilities:
- To support the cooking and prepare selection of hot and cold meals, snacks and puddings with accordance to companies menu
- Support the education of children with activities around healthy eating, cooking activities etc.
- To contribute to the hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen area, working with all the health and safety guidelines and legislation in accordance with Safer Food and Better Business
- Understand and follow appropriate risk assessments and record keeping linked to the kitchen environments
- Develop a knowledge and understanding of budgeting and ordering, monitor and stocktake foods and housekeeping supplies
- Following the company’s relevant policies and procedures
- Developing good relationship with our parents
- Supporting room staff with meals times and helping to serve food, encouraging children to eat and always seek to improve the quality of service
- To have a knowledge of food allergens and safe food preparation and meet all the dietary requirements of the children
- To occasionally attend and cater for any out of working hours events and staff meetings
- To understand your responsibilities for child protection and safeguarding procedures and ensure they are always followed
- To undertake any further training and development needed to carry out the role, keep up to date with apprenticeship training and have a good attitude to self-development and progression
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
An apprenticeship is a job with training which enables you to earn while you learn.
The apprentice standard consists of core knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the job role.
It is delivered in partnership with the employer via a blended approach and the apprentice will spend 20% of their time in off the job training during paid working hours.
Prior to completion, the apprentice will undertake a multiple choice on demand test, a practical observation and a professional discussion, a pass or distinction is achievable.
Functional Skills, maths and English, are an integral to completion of the apprenticeship. The apprentice will achieve these qualifications as part of the apprenticeships, if not previously gained.
Upon completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice will gain their Level 2 Production Chef qualification.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
We hope that the apprentice will train with us and be interested in a role with us at the end of their training. There will be opportunities to carry on with training and progression.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Other Allergy Awareness (Grade Pass) Desired
Other Basic Food and Hygiene (Grade Pass) Desired
Other Paediatric First Aid (Grade Pass) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Little Angels Fun Club and Nursery Ltd
Address
1-4 Paradise Row
Cramlington
NE23 6QF
Contact
Intake Team
01543 711153
Training
Training provider
BUSY BEES EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Production chef
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Mar 2023