Pastry Chef Apprentice Cleaver & Wake

An exciting opportunity has risen to join one of Nottingham’s premier dining experiences as an apprentice chef. Working under an experienced brigade, led by Laurence Henry (winner of Master Chef in 2018). Day to day duties and responsibilities to include, but not limited to: To ensure the restaurant trades profitably to agreed food margin, by correctly portioning Responsive and adaptable to customer requests and providing support for colleagues etc.

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Closing date: 23 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    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

    6 hours. Tuesday at college. 24 hours between 9am to close. Wednesday to Sunday. Hours TBC.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    24 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    04 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000196116

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Day to day duties and responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

- · To undertake all training to ensure high quality and consistency of the menu, which should also match the company’s products specifications and operating procedures.

· To ensure the restaurant trades profitably to agreed food margin, by correctly portioning

· and minimising wastage.

· Putting away all deliveries following food safety standards

· Section fully stocked and prepped ready for service at the start of each shift

· Responsive and adaptable to customer requests and providing support for colleagues

· To ensure the kitchen area and relevant back of house areas are maintained in meticulously clean and tidy manner, audit ready at all times · Learn and understand the importance of food safety, including HACCP, labelling, allergies and cross-contamination, keeping the safety of our customers as a priority at all times

· Be responsible for consistency of standards with a strict adherence to health and safety, with a 5* food hygiene rating expectation to be achieved and maintained

· To actively participate in regular staff meetings

· To make sure all uniform standards are adhered to, positively representing our brands

· To adhere to all open and close operations, including cleaning standards procedures

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

Commis Chef Level 2

Functional Skills English and Maths (Level 2 is required )

Day release – One day per week to Nottingham College 18 month duration Link to Commis Chef Standard-

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/commis-chef-v1-1

Please note that as this is an apprenticeship standard you will be required to sit an end point assessment. Please refer to above link for more information.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful 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, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 9-3/ A*-D) Essential

About the employer

Named after two Victorian lace dressers who worked the original site, Cleaver & Wake serves refined dishes using the very best ingredients from producers across the British Isles. Led by Chef Laurence Henry, winner of MasterChef: The Professionals in 2018, this restaurant will offer a modern, elevated dining experience. When you step inside Cleaver & Wake you will know that you are somewhere special – everything from our entrance, to the menu, crockery, impeccable service and elegant spaces. We execute even the simplest dishes perfectly (and with a little flair).

Employer

Cleaver & Wake

Address

1 The Great Northern Close

THE ISLAND QUARTER

Nottingham

NG2 3JL

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Training

Training provider

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Contact

business@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

01159457260

Apprenticeship standard

Commis chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

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