Apprentice Production Chef CITY FOOD AND DRINK CATERING SERVICES LIMITED

We will teach you the correct practices and procedures in food preparation, cooking, food presentation and plating. You will join our experienced hard working and friendly team, who will help you grow and develop skills invaluable in the catering industry.

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Closing date: 27 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,980.80

    Upon completion of a successful probation period the pay rate will increase to £7.50 per hour.

    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

    Monday - Sunday, Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 36.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Jun 2024

  • Date posted

    29 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000247669

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Food preparation, cooking and presentation
  • Learning organisational skills, time management and working on own initiative
  • Produce and provision storage and rotation
  • Food allergens and labelling
  • Learning effective customer service skills
  • Daily cleaning tasks

The training you will be getting

You will undertake Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed 
  • You will undertake both on and off the job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience
  • Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer
  • Day release    

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/production-chef-v1-0    

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade Grade C/4 and above) Essential
Other Health & Hygiene Certificate (Grade Pass) Desired

Things to consider

You must be Punctual and able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About the employer

Mandy has been self-employed for the past thirty years and has always been a passionate “foodie”. For the first twenty years she produced her very own food and drink guide for numerous towns and cities across the UK. Mandy began City Food & Drink Catering Services (CFD) over ten years ago providing buffets for private parties, christenings wedding etc. Thankfully CFD has grown and flourished into a well-established and trusted catering company catering to many blue-chip corporate businesses as well as private clients. Working within a 200-seat capacity venue Mandy and her team has expanded to provide full venue decoration, photography, Celebrant and a Bishop for blessings, weddings, christenings, full-service funerals, wakes and all other occasions. Covering Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

Employer

CITY FOOD AND DRINK CATERING SERVICES LIMITED

Address

C/O Rossington Miners Welfare,

West end Lane,

Rossington

DN11 0DU

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Training

Training provider

DN COLLEGES GROUP

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

Jamie Herrington

jamie.herrington1@don.ac.uk

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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