Apprentice Chef
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Company: Moira Sports and Social Club Limited [Moira Miners Club]
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Location: Swadlincote, DE12 6BP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,918.00 per year
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Sector: Retail and Commercial Enterprise
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Ref: VAC-01097
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Application Deadline Date: 16/02/2025
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Start Date: 26/02/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Wed 17:30-10:00, Thurs 17:30-10:00pm, Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-17:00.
Brief Description
Join our team at Moira Sports and Social Club as an Apprentice Production Chef, where you will develop your culinary skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification. Learn from experienced chefs and help produce high-quality dishes while maintaining excellent kitchen hygiene and standards.
Qualifications Required
Maths and English at grade 2 or a relevant grade 1 functional skills qualification. Apprentices lacking these qualifications must gain them before taking the end point assessment.
Personal Qualities
• A passion for food and cooking.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively.
• A positive and professional attitude.
Skills Required
• Basic knowledge or interest in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to follow instructions and work methodically.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
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
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the potential for a permanent role at Moira Sports and Social Club. As a qualified Production Chef, you may choose to continue advancing your career within the hospitality industry, possibly moving into senior kitchen roles or exploring further culinary qualifications.
Vacancy Detail
Are you passionate about food and eager to learn how to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment? As an Apprentice Production Chef at Moira Sports and Social Club, you’ll be an essential part of a dedicated kitchen team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional kitchen while working towards a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship. You will work with established recipes, assist in meal preparation, and ensure high standards of food hygiene are met.
Your role will include:
• Food Preparation & Cooking: Assist in preparing, assembling, and cooking dishes following standardised recipes and menus.
• Kitchen Hygiene: Maintain high standards of personal and kitchen hygiene, ensuring food safety compliance at all times.
• Portion Control & Budgeting: Work within portion control guidelines, and help manage food costs to minimise waste.
• Special Dietary Needs: Learn how to adapt recipes to cater to dietary, religious, and allergenic requirements.
• Team Support: Communicate and collaborate effectively with your team to ensure smooth operations in the kitchen.
• Sustainability & Efficiency: Contribute to the club’s sustainability efforts by using kitchen resources efficiently and reducing waste.
This role will help you develop essential skills in food production, kitchen operations, and customer service while offering you the opportunity to use specialist kitchen equipment in a professional environment.
Other Information
Some heavy lifting may be required and due to the nature of the role, you will be standing for long periods of time. Paid breaks are to be taken as and when the job dictates.