Apprentice Chef

Introduction

A fantastic opportunity has become available at N Family Day Nursery. They are looking for an Apprentice Chef to join their ‘Outstanding’ setting, to fit well within their friendly team and learn skills on-the-job whilst cooking fresh and inspiring food for our children.

About the Employer

★ 4.5 Glassdoor rating and N.1 highest quality, Outstanding nursery group in the UK Ofsted leaderboard! Would you like to join a fast growing nursery group with outstanding progression opportunities? We started with one nursery in 2017 and now have 20, and growing! Are you passionate about inspiring and developing the next generation to reach their full potential in this ever-changing world? At N Family Club, we’re rethinking careers in early years and challenging the way things are done in the sector. We empower you to reach your potential by supporting you with a mix of development initiatives and an unparalleled learning environment through our very own N Academy. We offer industry leading salaries, a refreshed approach to flexibility to ensure you have a positive work-life balance and a second-to-none benefit package.

What You'll Do

We are looking for someone that wants to learn to create balanced, nutritious, and exciting menus.You will work in purpose-built kitchens in beautiful London nurseries. We will value you as a member of the team and support and coach you as you learn. 
Joining N is a chance for you to grow personally and professionally. To be successful in this role, you will; Go Beyond, Be Outstanding and Play as a Team. 

Day-to-day you will learn to: 

• Cook fresh and inspiring food for our children from 7am-4pm, Monday-Friday.
• Constantly develop and evolve our menu, but in a cost-effective manner.
• Create fun and nutritional snacks/dishes for all children attending the nursery, including those with specific dietary requirements (3 snacks/meals a day).
• Promote healthy messages and ideas around food.
• Deliver best-in-class customer service and maintain a positive rapport with children and parents.
• Monitor portions and waste control to maintain profit margins.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are in compliance with Environmental Health & Ofsted guidelines and that all relevant records are kept in line with Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Standards.

To become an apprentice, you must:

• Be 16 or over
• Not already be in full-time education
• You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change, or if you're upskilling in your current job.
• You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

As an apprentice, you’ll:

• Have regular one to one session with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
• Learn and train for a specific job
• Get paid and receive holiday leave
• Get hands-on experience in a real job
• Study for at least 20% of your working hours
• Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
• Be on a career path with lots of future potential
• As an apprentice you will be included on a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship 

Training Outcome

• This vacancy is for a position within N Family Nursery upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship programme

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Passionate and positive
• Interest in Cooking

Course Information

Course: Production chef (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Catering and hospitality

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday on a flexible shift patterns within the opening hours (7am-7pm); shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: BABCOCK SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LIMITED