Apprentice Production Chef BLACK PEPPERMINT FOOD COMPANY LTD

This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring Chefs to begin their career! Catering for high-profile events, the successful candidates will gain excellent experience in the catering industry. Black Peppermint Food Company also manage their own events so Apprentices will experience the most amazingly varied events. On a day to day basis you will produce food meeting portion controls, and budgetary constraints and maintain excellent standards of personal, food and kitchen hygiene.

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Closing date: 28 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,400.00

    Wage range will be £10,400 - £13,312 per year Dependent on Age. All employees have access to 24-hour Mental Health support and assistance.

  • Working week

    Rota and Shifts to be agreed Monday – Sunday

    Total hours per week: 32

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    22 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000147352

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Customers are offered bespoke menus so Apprentices will learn a broad range of skills in order to meet customer needs and expectations.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Ensure compliance to procedures, menu specifications and recipes
  • Adapt and produce dishes to meet special dietary, religious and allergenic requirements
  • Follow, complete and maintain production schedules, legislative and quality standard documentation
  • Use specialist kitchen equipment
  • Communicate internally and externally with customers and colleagues

If you would like any further information or help with your application, please contact Margaret on 07768 485648

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

  • The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Production Chef Level 2
  • Training will take place in the workplace so there is no requirement for attendance at Lincoln College

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Permanent employment is expected for successful candidates on completion of the Apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade D/3 or above) Desired

Things to consider

Lifting will be required. Moving of food from fridge vans, equipment & also crockery/cutlery.

About the employer

Black Peppermint Food Company in an Event Catering company which was started by their Chef Director Adam. Adam started his career studying Hospitality Management and later working at the Iconic Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland amongst other famous eateries. A move back to his native East Midlands brought with it the opportunity to use his wealth of experience and launch a new venture in the event catering sector and showcase just what can be achieved! A dedicated team was assembled and, with a few sample tastings the bookings came rolling in. From those early days, the team and the business has consistently expanded and now has an incredibly varied skills base and employ a huge team of people who all share the same dedication and passion.

Employer

BLACK PEPPERMINT FOOD COMPANY LTD

Address

UNIT 10 DEACON ROAD

BUSINESS PARK

DEACON ROAD

LN2 4JB

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Training

Training provider

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Contact

Margaret or Ruby

apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk

01522 876284

Apprenticeship standard

Production chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

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