Kitchen Apprentice

Redmans of Preston

PRESTON, PR1 2LA

Closes in 23 days (Monday 19 August)

Posted on 17 May 2024

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Summary

Redmans of Preston are recruiting for a Kitchen Apprentice. The successful candidate will work towards a Level 2 Production Chef qualification. Duties include produce food meeting set standards with a focus on minimising wastage.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday 7.30am to 3pm. 37.5 hours per week. 2 x 5 minute breaks and 20 minute lunch break all paid.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 24 August

Duration

1 Year

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Work based learning
  • Functional Skills Maths/English
  • Level 2 Production Chef qualification

Where you’ll work

N3

MARKET HALL

EARL STREET

PRESTON

PR1 2LA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP LIMITED(THE)

Your training course

Production chef (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • 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 correctly to produce consistently high quality dishes according to specifications.
  • Take responsibility for the cleanliness, organisation and smooth running of the work area.
  • Produce dishes to suit individuals’ specific dietary, religious and allergenic  needs as required.
  • Operate within all regulations, legislation and procedural requirements.
  • Complete and maintain documentation to meet current legislative guidelines.
  • Use effective methods of communication with all colleagues, managers and customers to promote a positive image of yourself and the organisation.
  • Work in a fair and empathetic manner to support team members while offering a quality provision.
  • Work to ensure customer expectations are met.
  • Work collaboratively to uphold the vision, values and objectives of the organisation.
  • Use technology appropriately.
  • Maintain quality and consistency in food production by using resources in line with organisations’ financial constraints, style, specifications and ethos.
  • Identify own learning style, personal development needs and opportunities and take action to meet those needs.
  • Use feedback positively to improve performance. 

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths/English (grade 4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Attention to detail
    • Presentation skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    About this company

    Whether you want a quick lunch, a hot meal or something to take home for tea, Redmans has it all. Their friendly staff are happy to make you a tailor-made sandwich or you can choose from a selection of pies and cakes. There is a small seating area available if you need to rest your feet.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Progression onto full time employment.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP LIMITED(THE)

    recruitment

    01254 395355

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000251880.

    Apply now

    Closes in 23 days (Monday 19 August)

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