Level 2 Production Chef Apprentice at Center Parcs, Woburn Center Parcs

Do you have an interest in cooking, like the idea of working in a busy kitchen and have a desire to learn and gain a recognised qualification while you earn £10 per hour? You will be preparing and making meals to restaurant standards to delight our customers.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 01 May 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,837.00

    The wage is £9.66 per hour.

  • Working week

    You be working straight shifts, covering 37.5 hours per week on a flexible basis. This means that your hours and days of work could vary each week, but you will always receive your contracted hours ahead of time. Days and shifts are to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    08 May 2023

  • Date posted

    30 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125389

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This is a great ground-floor opportunity for any aspiring chef to join one of our friendly kitchen teams as a Kitchen Assistant, whilst undertaking a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship qualification.

As a production chef you will work as a valuable member of the team in a variety of kitchen environments, working with centrally developed standardised menus, producing high quality food in high volumes whilst maintaining excellent standards. 

During your first 12 months you will blend learning activities into your normal working hours to enable you to grow your food knowledge, to deliver a great food product to our guests and to achieve the Production Chef qualification 

You will be given all the help and support you need to succeed; you’ll receive full training and will be supported by your Manager and ‘HIT’ – our Hospitality Industry Training provider. 

Your duties will include: 

· The preparation, cooking and presentation of food to menu specifications 

· Learning about stock control, portion control and food wastage 

· Understanding dietary requirements 

· How to use specialist kitchen equipment safely and correctly 

· Keeping a safe and hygienic working environment 

· Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and organised 

HOURS OF WORK 

You be working straight shifts and covering approximately 37.5 hours per week on a flexible basis. This means that your hours and days of work could vary each week, but you will always receive your contracted hours each period and ahead of time. 

Center Parcs is open 365 days a year so you will be required to work a mixture of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. 

On completion of the programme you can continue to grow and develop in your role as a production chef or through further Chef Development and Manager programmes 

ABOUT THE BENEFITS 

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few: 

Colleague Bonus Scheme
Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
Free use of our leisure facilities
Discounted Center Parcs breaks
20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

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

Level 2 Production Chef Qualification

Maths and English function skills if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There will be a permanent position offered at the end of the completed apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

A great start to a rewarding career.

About the employer

Around each Center Parcs village, the Food and Beverage department employs around 350 team members across nine different restaurants, cafés and bars, as well as a production kitchen. There’s also a further five concessionary units including well-known brands such as Bella Italia and Café Rouge. From American grills to authentic Indian cuisine, or for those wanting a relaxing drink after a busy day, there’s something to suit all appetites at Center Parcs.

Employer

Center Parcs

Address

Millbrook Rd,

Bedford

MK45 2HZ

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Training

Training provider

HIT TRAINING LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Production chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 01 May 2023