Annual wage £9,984.00 Rate of pay for apprentice aged 18 or over will match the national minimum rate. You may work up to 40 hours per week depending on business needs. 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 1 day at college, 2 days at our central production kitchen ( 9am - 5pm), 1 day at an event (usually a Saturday) days and hours to be confirmed, 3 days off (we aim to make these consecutive where we can). Total hours per week: 30 Expected duration 15 Months Possible start date 20 May 2024 Date posted 12 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000243899 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day o Assist in all aspects of the production, preparation and creating of all dishes at the production kitchen. o Assist in all aspects of finishing all dishes in our onsite kitchen. o Cooking dishes to the correct food specifications to reflect brand standards. o Working alongside the wider team of chefs and completing tasks as directed by them. o Ensuring daily and weekly cleaning tasks are met. o Completion of daily paperwork and records e.g. fridge temperatures, order sheets. o Ensuring compliance to the Food Health and Safety Act and COSHH regulations. o Keeping up to date with new menus, products, promotions. o Ensure correct storage, preparation and production of all ingredients to comply with allergens and maintaining allergen awareness knowledge. o Opening and closing down the central production kitchen and other kitchen area. The training you will be getting This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work as a production Chef and will include the following: 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 safely and correctly to produce consistently high quality dishes according to specifications. Understand how to produce dishes to suit individuals’ specific dietary, religious and allergenic needs as required. Understand how to operate within all regulations, legislation and procedural requirements and complete and maintain all documentation in relation to this. Understand how to maintain quality and consistency in food production by using resources in line with organisations’ financial constraints, style, specifications and ethos. You will also produce a portfolio of evidence demonstrating examples of your work throughout the apprenticeship. You will attend York College on a day release basis and the qualification achieved will be Production Chef Apprenticeship level 2. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship On completion of the apprenticeship there is a chance to have continued employment within the company or our sister company. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative Qualifications GCSE or equivalent 1 other subject (Grade 3/D) Essential GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3/D) Essential GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 3/D) Essential Things to consider Although the majority of your working week will take place at our central production kitchen, please keep in mind that 1 day a week we have an event day for which we travel far and wide to complete. Travel is provided but could be a later finish than normal. After you submit your application, York College will send you a screening email to which you must reply.