Apprentice Chef

Introduction

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a popular and expanding venue in Burslem. If you're looking to get hands on with the in a kitchen and learn from excellent mentors, this is the ideal apprenticeship to kick start your career.

About the Employer

The Old Post Office — once delivering letters, now delivering more than most. A proper pub / bar with draft beer, games, live music and something on every week.

Proudly owned by JLB Group.

What You'll Do

As part of the apprenticeship you will assist in the day-to-day running of the kitchen at a popular Burslem venue, prepping and cooking food through regular service and events.

This will include things such as:

• Prepare and cook fresh and frozen meat, fish, and poultry
• Prepare and cook fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables
• Cook poached, simmered, steamed, boiled, braised, stewed, baked, grilled, and fried dishes
• Undertake stock control, storage, and rotation
• Work as part of a team to support service delivery
• Monitor and record food temperatures and manage allergens during preparation, cooking, holding, and serving
• Reduce the waste of resources, acting to measure and reduce plate waste, exercise portion control, and maximise yield

Training Outcome

Following completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate will have the opportunity to stay on as a permanent member of staff.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - Grade C/4 or above
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - Grade C/4 or above

Course Information

Course: Production chef (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Catering and hospitality

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Exact hours TBC. Evening/weekend work required to support with service and events.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE