Apprentice Cook
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Company: Helen's Bakehouse & Tea Room
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Location: Burton on Trent, DE14 1HA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £129.00 per week
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Sector: Retail and Commercial Enterprise
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Ref: VAC-00220
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Application Deadline Date: 09/05/2021
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Start Date: 01/06/2021
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: You will be working 5 of 7 days, on a rota to cover our opening hours including prep/clean down time
Brief Description
Do you love cooking and are you willing to learn? If so this is an exciting opportunity for an apprentice cook in a busy tearoom with takeaway service, learning the art of short order cooking along with the creation of baked goods and celebration cakes.
Qualifications Required
GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and maths, or equivalent qualifications.
Personal Qualities
Friendly
A team player
The ability to listen to your peers
Organised
Reliable
Skills Required
Punctual
Reliable and committed
Able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team
A passion for food and cooking a must
An understanding of food safety and/or allergen awareness would be advantageous
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship standard
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release.? The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Future Prospects
Potential for permanent employment on successful completion of your apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
An exciting opportunity for an apprentice cook in a busy tearoom with takeaway service.
Learn how to use local produce and time honoured recipes
Work with experienced staff to learn how to cook and bake from scratch to a high standard and with speed
Invent dishes to come within budgetary controls, portion control with attractive presentation
Adhere to food hygiene practices, keeping the required documentation as required, along with organising of work area and cleanliness
Achieve good communication with work colleagues and customers
Creation of cakes, pastries and celebration cakes will be taught various bespoke orders through website, social media and visiting customers.
Other Information
This role will mean long hours on your feet.