Assistant Chef Apprentice (Production Chef Level 2)

Summary

Drive your career as a chef with this friendly & supportive kitchen team at this stunning waterside location - Waterside Kitchen & Bar. Using locally sourced produce, cooking 'unpretentious' classic dishes, from the Grill and the Sea, in these relaxing & popular surroundings. Get all the skills you need to master and perfect your culinary skill set.

Annual wage

£13,312 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

To Be Confirmed

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 September

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

Full Training with Hospitality Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship - with mentor, employer guidance, expert chef training with Skern Training and Skills.

English and maths Functional skills (if required) to work towards a Level 2 in both subjects (Eng/Maths A*-C or Level 2 F/S).

Blended on/off the job training and face to face observations and reviews.

Where you’ll work

The Waterside Restaurant, 1 Parrin Lane, Eccles

Manchester

M30 8AN

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

SKERN LODGE LIMITED

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Tue - Sun (5 days out of 6 to work) Shifts to be confirmed Must be passionate about the opportunity to work in a live kitchen, long periods on feet, need to bring energy and zest to the role, and be productive and patient to learn all aspects of the kitchen. This is a friendly and Kind environment. Must have some relevant experience

About this company

The Waterside is both contemporary and comfortable whilst making the most of the original features of its period home. (Once we believe a Polish off licence and convenience store called W.m Browse amongst other uses As our motto states, we believe it is ‘ perfect for parties, cosy for couples and ideal for individuals’ and which bill you fit, we sincerely want you to ‘Eat, Drink, Relax & Enjoy’, an easy instruction we feel when faced with an unpretentious menu of tempting delights that beg to be tried. Whether you choose to dine inside including our newly revamped ‘Lighthouse Lounge’ or in the main area of the restaurant, your preference may be to dine ‘al fresco’ where our well kept garden seats a further 140 people. With our kitchen being led by the hugely experienced and very talented Head Chef Mr. Gary Hewart, closely followed by his very skilled and attention to detail seeking Sous chefs Jordon Thacker & Andrew Bailey, our varied and extensive menu incorporates a wide selection of starters, a number of ‘easy eatery’ main courses, featuring lunchtime sandwiches and wraps, home-made burgers, fish dishes and pasta dishes, as well as our ever popular steaks served to your liking A dedicated dessert menu which includes our now famous cheesecake offerings to conclude your experience, all in all this showcases of our teams personal talents Gary and his team’s ethos is simple, “take fantastic ingredients sourced from some of the best local suppliers, combine them carefully and produce a menu that we are proud to put our name to” taking the hassle out of dining. Whether you are popping in for a quick bite at lunchtime or a more leisurely dining experience in the evening, we feel sure you will not be disappointed with what we deliver to your table. You can just stop by for a drink where you will always be welcome and of course we love to see the children as families are high on our priority guest list and you can even bring your pooches too !!! So, finally, relax with hard earned drink in hand, relish our tranquil setting and first class food where we know you will be coming back for more.

After this apprenticeship

Once your apprenticeship is completed, there is a full time role available and you could become a senior member of the team progressing onto a Production Chef Level 3 or Sous Chef. To start as soon as possible.

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