Production Chef Apprentice Dish Bar and Restaurant

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a passion for food who is keen to learn about food preparation and creation of high-quality dishes from scratch using fresh, local produce in a busy, professional kitchen.

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Closing date: 15 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40 to £21,673.60

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    5 days – Wed to Sun – between the hours of 9am and 10pm. Shifts vary – break entitlement. No Split Shifts. One weekend off every month.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000153098

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Apprentice Chef:

  • To maintain excellent standards of personal and kitchen hygiene
  • Preparing food to a high standard meeting portion control and budgetary constraints
  • Assisting with restocking and deliveries
  • Ensure compliance to procedures
  • Follow, complete and maintain production schedules, legislation and quality standards
  • Use specialist equipment
  • Communicate politely and clearly with customers and colleagues
  • Be fully committed to completion of the course
  • Comply with all Health and Safety / Covid related regulations

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

  • Production Chef Level 2 Standard

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Promotion to commis chef / chef de partie

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Personal hygiene, Sense of humour, Accurate timekeeping

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 3/D or above) Essential

Things to consider

Break times to fit around service.

About the employer

Dish is a small, Mediterranean style restaurant producing food to a very high standard. Fresh, local products are used to create delicious, home-made dishes. We are a busy establishment offering an excellent opportunity to gain catering skills whilst working in a professional environment under a very experienced head chef.

Employer

Dish Bar and Restaurant

Address

232 Almond Brook Road

Standish

WN6 0SS

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Training

Training provider

WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Production chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

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