Production Chef Apprentice JIGSAWS CHILDCARE LTD

Jigsaws Childcare is a full day nursery for children aged three months to preschool but we also provide before and after school care and holiday club activities throughout the year. Our meals are made fresh onsite everyday. We have a very busy kitchen environment serving breakfast, snacks, lunch and tea to around 50 children everyday.

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Closing date: 01 Sep 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,646.40 to £22,605.44

    We also offer Simply Health cover, bonus schemes and pension scheme

    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

    Tuesday 7.30am until 5pm Wednesday 7.30am until 5pm Thursday 7.30am until 5pm Friday 7.30am until 5pm

    Total hours per week: 38

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    07 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    29 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000247736

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • On arrival you will be part of the kitchen opening checks
  • you will help prepare and distribute breakfast to the different teaching rooms.
  • Help in preparing the lunch for children, support the kitchen team to make sure allergy and intolerances are catered for.
  • help distribute the food to each room and help serve food to our older preschool children.
  • interacting with children aged 3 to 4 and encouraging them to try new food and eat the food on their plates.
  • help collect plates and cutlery from each room again make sure that they are cleaned.
  • help start to prepare teas for the children, this will vary depending on if they have full teas or high tea.
  • kitchen closing checks which will involve a clean down of equipment. 
  • be involved in preparing a week menu following budgetary constraints and portion control.
  • help with food deliveries and food rotation. 

The training you will be getting

You will complete L2 Food Production qualification at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group. Training will be delivered in the workplace.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

We do intend that this would become a permanent position as we are intending to extend our provision in the next 18 months.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3) Essential

Things to consider

You will be working outdoors at times, heavy lifting with food deliveries, requirement to be flexible if other members of the kitchen team are off.

About the employer

We are a full daycare nursery and before and after school club. We care for children aged three months to eleven years with a mixture of abilities and needs. We are open all year from 7.30am until 6pm.

Employer

JIGSAWS CHILDCARE LTD

Address

Main Street

Church Fenton

Tadcaster

LS24 9RF

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Training

Training provider

HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION 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

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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