Role
A local Independent School seeks enthusiastic Apprentice Chef passionate about transforming good, local food into something really special and learn the skills of the trade. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to learn on the job while studying for qualifications.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Apprentice Chef with the enthusiasm to learn and create dishes using locally sourced fresh ingredients.
Duties and responsibilities
Your duties will be:
To assist with the preparation of and service of all meals and refreshing as determined by the Head Chef and Front of House Manager
- To assist with the preparation of the dining rooms and kitchen ready for service.
- To ensure the safe service of all meals and drinks.
- To ensure the kitchen and dining rooms are cleaned and maintained to a high standard during and after service.
- To wash up, dry, and store crockery, cutlery, glasses, pots, pans, and utensils in a safe and hygienic manner.
- To sweep, mop, wipe and clean floors, walls, tables and all kitchen surfaces and equipment.
- To comply with Statutory Regulations pertaining to the safe and hygienic operation of the kitchen as directed by the Head Chef or Front of House Manager, including the maintenance of records.
- To assist in ensuring the physical security of the kitchen, food stores and catering office at all times.
- To carry out any other reasonable requests by the Head Chef, Front of House Manager or Foundation Head of Operations Manager.
- To assist with school events outside of normal hours, with prior notice.
Skills and experience
A passionate prospective chef who is keen to take responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and presentation.
The ideal candidate will have a clear passion for food alongside a drive to learn and succeed in a professional kitchen environment.
In return for your hard work, we commit to support you through your studies and mentor you day-to-day.
Although this is an apprenticeship role, there is the prospective for future employment
Salary £18,000
Location
Warwick
Benefits
- Competitive contributory pension scheme.
- Six weeks annual holiday plus public holidays
- Staff Fee remission at our Warwick Campus.
- Use of the Sports Complex for staff.
- A strong, supportive staff community.
- Free parking on site.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free meals and refreshments provided during the working day.
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Qualifications
- Previous kitchen or culinary experience
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Leadership abilities and a passion for hospitality
- Experience in a restaurant environment
- Familiarity with supervising and managing kitchen teams
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting
Please note there maybe a delayed response to your application due to our Christmas break and applications will be reviewed in January.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £9.00-£10.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person