Level 2 Production Chef Apprentice at Center Parcs, Sherwood 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 the high standards of the restaurant to delight our customers.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 01 May 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£19,500.00
£10 per hour
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Working week
Monday to Sunday (40 hours), shifts to be confirmed
Total hours per week: 37.50
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
08 May 2023
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Date posted
27 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000126422
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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 – 18 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.
This is a permanent position during which an apprenticeship programme will be delivered.
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?
All Modules covered in line with Level 2 Hospitality qualificationMaths and English function skils if required
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
There is the possibility of a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship.Future opportunities could include working across different units or progressing to a Line Cook level role.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Center Parcs
Address
Rufford, Newark
Sherwood Forest
Nottinghamshire
NG22 9DN
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 nowClosing date: 01 May 2023