ASK ITALIAN L3 Senior Production Chef Apprenticeship in Colchester ASK Italian

At ASK Italian, we want people to do more than eat Italian food. We want them to eat like an Italian – to enjoy the experience, escaping from the day to day, connecting with friends and family and of course enjoying great food. You will learn to cook Italian dishes, keep kitchen standards high, and deliver excellent service to our guests.

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

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,004.00

    £10.90 per hour

  • Working week

    The working week is Monday through Sunday. It will be straight shifts based on a rota system to be advised.

    Total hours per week: 30.00

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    26 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000156779

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

At ASK Italian our mission is simple, we want people to do more than eat Italian food, we want them to eat like an Italian – to enjoy the entire experience, escaping from the day to day, connecting with friends and family and of course enjoying great Italian food.

If you’re interested in creating amazing, authentic Italian dishes, from beautiful ingredients and serving our customers with style, this could be the start of something special. We respect the people we serve, we drive family values and love the environment we work in.

The starting rate of pay is £10.90 per hour - we don’t use apprentice rates of pay! Plus tips and benefits, along with pay rises throughout your journey as you climb your career ladder.

We offer a bespoke level 3 apprenticeship programme to launch your career with ASK Italian. We will teach you all about our business with the opportunity to gain a full time Sous Chef Role. Our CEO started out as a Team Member – where will your career take you?

Your role will include:

Demonstrating a passion for people, great service, and amazing food.
Working together with our front of house team.
Making sure the kitchen is fully prepared for service in line with cleaning, audit and brand standards.
Working with and within all sections of the kitchen, creating our amazing dishes to company standards.
Working in line with all food safety, health and safety, allergen and cleaning standards.
Assist with all preparation including, deliveries, defrosting, labelling and storage.
Safely close the kitchen and other back of house areas.

As an ASK Italian Chef we’ll give you:

Full training into role and great opportunities for career development, including a fully accredited and industry recognised Level 3 Apprenticeship Certificate as a Senior Production Chef.
Fantastic hourly rate, in line with our restaurant roles every step of the way, with a share of the tips on top.
50% discount at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants (including drinks!)
Free meals on shift with a heavily discounted menu range too.
New dress code provided, including shoes.
28 days paid holiday, pro rata.
ASK Italian are closed on Christmas day, meaning you’ll be able to spend Christmas exactly as you choose.
Access to wages earned through Wagestream,
Well-being and GP support for yourself and your family,
Discounts on loads of lifestyle brands including Cinema and Travel,
You’ll be part of a great team, creating and enjoying fantastic experiences and making friends for life!

As an ASK Italian Chef we’ll ASK you to:

Have a huge passion for our Italian food, with the desire to learn and deliver our fabulous menu.
Work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with an eye for detail and a drive for excellent standards.
 

Upon completion of the apprenticeship course, you’ll continue at ASK Italian full time in your role. Going forward, you can follow our career path to become a Sous Chef and beyond! With our amazing training, including our Italian Education and our fantastic development programme, we’re the perfect place to keep growing.

The key to our success is the ASK Factor – meaning we are confident, engaging and we love to be a bit cheeky, so come join us, and be a part of our team!

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

  • Level 3 Senior Production Chef
  • Level 2 Functional skills (if applicable)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon completion of the apprenticeship course, you’ll continue at ASK Italian full time in your role. Going forward, you can follow our career path to become a Sous Chef and beyond! With our amazing training, including our Italian Education and our fantastic development programme, we’re the perfect place to keep growing.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Creative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

A great way to progress your career as a Professional Chef.

About the employer

At ASK Italian our mission is simple, we want people to do more than eat Italian food, we want them to eat like an Italian – to enjoy the entire experience, connecting with friends and family. Our ASK Italian Apprenticeship Programme will support you in your journey to climb that first rung of the management ladder and become a future leader in our business. You will achieve a L3 Apprenticeship certificate as a Senior Production Chef, taking you through to a Sous Chef role with us.

Employer

ASK Italian

Address

16 North Hill

Colchester

CO1 1DZ

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Training

Training provider

HIT TRAINING LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Senior production chef

Level 3 (A level)

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: 30 Jun 2023