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Chef Apprentice BLUEROCK CATERING LTD

Our skilled team will provide onsite training to enable you to complete your chef apprenticeship qualification and provide the necessary skills to move up the ladder. We are an award-winning restaurant that will offer full time employment in a fun and rewarding career. We pay the minimum wage, not the apprenticeship wage, plus great tips.

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Closing date: 15 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20 to £17,290.00

    Tips are paid in addition to wage. Average £3,000 per year for full time hours

    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

    5 days spilt over the week 7 hour straight shifts Shifts are 9am - 4pm or 2pm - 9pm

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    30 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000056112

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Our apprentices become a member of the team. This means a weekly schedule of working alongside all the chefs in every section. Training will include:

  • Knife skills
  • Food preparation 
  • Hands on during service 
  • Cleaning and environmental health training
  • Daily record taking for our safe food folder

 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Training will focus on the preparation of fresh ingredients and the processes to create each dish. The second part of training will be using the skills learnt to help during service to cook and plate the dishes to send out to the customers. 
  • All training will take place in our main kitchen at The Royal Oak in Long Whatton, Leicestershire, LE12 5DB
  • The training is split over a working week that we agree with the apprentice to allow the correct hours to complete the course and match the earnings required by the apprentice 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • After the successful completion of Commis Chef Level 2 we would offer the apprentice a full-time position as Commis Chef 
  • We would continue to train and expect them to be at junior chef de partie level after another year
  • A further year would lead to a chef de partie postion

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Creative, Physical fitness, Enthusiasm

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

We have been trading at The Royal Oak in Long Whatton for 14 years and built a great reputation for our food and service. We have long standing team members who have a passion to pass on their knowledge. Our training and reputation will provide a great foundation for a successful career.

Employer

BLUEROCK CATERING LTD

Address

26 THE GREEN

LONG WHATTON

LOUGHBOROUGH

LE12 5DB

Contact

Chris Astwood

chris@bluerockcatering.co.uk

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Training

Training provider

CATCH 22 CHARITY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Commis chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

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