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Apprentice Chef York Theatre Royal

A fantastic opportunity to join the team at York Theatre Royal as an apprentice chef. Working with our in-house team of chefs to deliver our daily lunch/early evening service. To have an input into menus and provide excellent food quality and standards of service for York Theatre Royal’s customers and audiences.

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Closing date: 19 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,021.00

    • 2 free tickets for York Theatre Royal productions • YTR staff discounts • A meal on shift

  • Working week

    Four days per week between Monday and Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm (shifts to be agreed with the Café Manager).

    Total hours per week: 36

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    16 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000121636

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To assist in the planning of menus and specials
  • To prep for menu and specials
  • To cook to order during service
  • To maintain food safety and hygiene standards at all times
  • To ensure excellent housekeeping and cleaning
  • To ensure stock rotation
  • To order stock as required

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

You will attend York College on a day release basis and receive training in the workplace the rest of the time.

You will gain knowledge of food safety, and assist in the preparation, cooking and finishing of a range of menu items. Attention to detail, understanding the importance of sustainability and protecting the environment are key, as well as assisting in the opening and close down of the kitchen under the direction of a more senior member of the team.

The qualification you will receive at the end of the apprenticeship is Production Chef Apprenticeship level 2.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

To be reviewed on a quarterly basis.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Any other (Grade 4/C) Desired

Things to consider

After you submit your application, please look out for an email from apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk. You must reply, otherwise your application will not be considered.

About the employer

York Theatre Royal is one of the region’s most successful producing theatres welcoming more than 185,000 visitors each year to a unique 278 year old building in the heart of the beautiful and historic city of York. Our Values • We are ambitious, throughout the organisation • We are sturdy • We care about the climate • We are welcoming • We are ambassadors for York • We celebrate the city’s true diversity: it makes us bloom • We are creative in every context • We pull together

Employer

York Theatre Royal

Address

THEATRE ROYAL

ST LEONARDS PLACE

YORK

YO1 7HD

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Training

Training provider

YORK COLLEGE

Contact

York College Apprenticeships

apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk

01904770368

Apprenticeship standard

Production chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

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