Apprentice Event Chef SHAMBLES KITCHEN CATERING LIMITED

The perfect opportunity to kick start your career and deliver high end food from around the world. You will gain hands-on experience working in the busy kitchens under the guidance of our Senior Chefs, learning each stage of the culinary journey from the basics to meticulously curating our most delicate dishes and creating food excellence.

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Closing date: 10 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,984.00

    Rate of pay for apprentice aged 18 or over will match the national minimum rate. You may work up to 40 hours per week depending on business needs.

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

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  • Working week

    1 day at college, 2 days at our central production kitchen ( 9am - 5pm), 1 day at an event (usually a Saturday) days and hours to be confirmed, 3 days off (we aim to make these consecutive where we can).

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 May 2024

  • Date posted

    12 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000243899

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

o   Assist in all aspects of the production, preparation and creating of all dishes at the production kitchen.

o   Assist in all aspects of finishing all dishes in our onsite kitchen.

o   Cooking dishes to the correct food specifications to reflect brand standards.

o   Working alongside the wider team of chefs and completing tasks as directed by them.

o   Ensuring daily and weekly cleaning tasks are met.

o   Completion of daily paperwork and records e.g. fridge temperatures, order sheets.

o   Ensuring compliance to the Food Health and Safety Act and COSHH regulations.

o   Keeping up to date with new menus, products, promotions.

o   Ensure correct storage, preparation and production of all ingredients to comply with allergens and maintaining allergen awareness knowledge.

o   Opening and closing down the central production kitchen and other kitchen area.

The training you will be getting

This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work as a production Chef and will include the following:

  • Check, prepare, assemble, cook, regenerate, hold and present food meeting the needs of the customers and maintaining organisational standards and procedures.
  • Use kitchen tools and equipment safely and correctly to produce consistently high quality dishes according to specifications.
  • Understand how to produce dishes to suit individuals’ specific dietary, religious and allergenic needs as required.
  • Understand how to operate within all regulations, legislation and procedural requirements and complete and maintain all documentation in relation to this.
  • Understand how to maintain quality and consistency in food production by using resources in line with organisations’ financial constraints, style, specifications and ethos.

You will also produce a portfolio of evidence demonstrating examples of your work throughout the apprenticeship.

You will attend York College on a day release basis and the qualification achieved will be Production Chef Apprenticeship level 2.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

On completion of the apprenticeship there is a chance to have continued employment within the company or our sister company.

 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 1 other subject (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 3/D) Essential

Things to consider

Although the majority of your working week will take place at our central production kitchen, please keep in mind that 1 day a week we have an event day for which we travel far and wide to complete. Travel is provided but could be a later finish than normal. After you submit your application, York College will send you a screening email to which you must reply.

About the employer

We specialise in restaurant quality BBQ for brides and grooms wanting a sit down meal with a modern twist. Our wedding menu isn't limited to BBQ; it's inspired by our favourite food from around the world - refined and presented in ways that are perfect for relaxed weddings. From funky canapes to meaty feasting planks and evening street food, it’s the perfect food for boutique-, festival- and DIY-style weddings in barns, tipis and tents, where you have the freedom to put your personality into your menu.

Employer

SHAMBLES KITCHEN CATERING LIMITED

Address

19 Alexandra Court, James Street

York

YO10 3DP

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Training

Training provider

YORK COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk

01904 770368

Apprenticeship standard

Production chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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