Apprentice Chef

Introduction

La Piazza is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Chef to join their busy kitchen team. This exciting opportunity will be perfect for someone with a passion for food, eager to start a career in the hospitality industry, working alongside an experienced brigade, while studying for a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship.

About the Employer

La Piazza is a welcoming and vibrant restaurant in the heart of Hove, passionate about serving high-quality, freshly prepared Italian cuisine who pride themselves on using quality ingredients, traditional cooking techniques and delivering an excellent dining experience for every guest. From rustic pastas and wood-fired pizzas to our sumptuous seafood and delicate desserts, every dish is crafted with love and a commitment to authenticity.

What You'll Do

What you will gain:

• Essential culinary skills, how a professional kitchen operates, food safety standards and professional cooking techniques.
• Working within a growing business who are committed to developing future culinary talent and providing apprentices with hands-on experience in a supportive and professional kitchen environment.
• A nationally recognised qualification with a Level 2 Production Chef.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing ingredients, including meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables
• Learning and practising professional knife skills
• Cooking and plating dishes to fine-dining standards
• Maintaining a clean, hygienic, and organised kitchen environment at all times
• Measuring ingredients and ensuring accurate portion control
• Presenting dishes attractively and consistently
• Refreshing menus and contributing ideas based on seasonal produce
• Checking stock levels, reporting shortages, rotating stock, and ensuring proper storage
• Supporting the team during service and contributing to a smooth kitchen operation

Who you will be:

• Someone with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Someone with a passion for food, flavour and culinary excellence
• Someone committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation
• Someone who is a team player and will be comfortable fitting into a small tight knit and supportive team
• Someone who will be dedicated to the apprenticeship and excited about possible progression in the future
• Someone looking for a long-term career as a Chef and will fully commit to the apprenticeship

Training Outcome

There is potential for progression onto more advanced chef positions on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Hardworking
• Willingness to learn
• Reliable
• Punctual
• Takes Direction
• Cleanliness
• Flexible
• Friendly
• Works well under pressure

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 2
• Desired - GCSE - Math - 2

Course Information

Course: Production chef (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Catering and hospitality

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 30 hours minimum per week Monday to Sunday on a rota. To be confirmed and to include 6 hours study and attendance at Brighton Met College.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP