Chef Apprentice

We are looking for an apprentice to cover daily tasks of; setting up, prep, producing high standard meals and kitchen hygiene routines. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience, develop skills and progress within the company.

• To learn, and take responsibility for, organising and controlling the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations
• To learn and assist in delivering safe working practices and systems of work throughout the facility
• To learn and carry out the tasks assigned by the Head Chef / Kitchen Supervisor
• To learn and follow all procedures as specified in the Procedures Manual
• To learn and adhere to Hygiene Regulations
• To learn and carry out cleaning duties as required by the Head Chef/ Supervisor
• To ensure food is well presented/garnished as required by the Head Chef/Supervisor and The Standards Manual
• To learn to and monitor and document quality control procedures as required by the Head Chef / Supervisor
• To embrace the financial ethos when it comes to housekeeping, hygiene and that care is always taken of the facility’s fixtures/furnishings and equipment
• To ensure that effective communication takes place in order to ensure that operational information is shared fully
• To learn and assist in ensuring the general security within the kitchen area in particular the security of store rooms, freezer, fridges.
• To learn and follow the kitchen procedures based of the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and The Safer Food Better Business Handbook
• To learn and assist in maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the facility and relevant check sheets are completed
• You will ensure that food is prepared in accordance with customers’ orders whilst ensuring that methods and standards of service provision within the timescales required, ensuring high standards of food at all times
• To learn and assist in continuously improving the financial performance, including in areas measured by key performance indicators. E.g. Food GP Margin
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and falling within the scope of the post, as requested by Management 

• Delivery to be completed on site and off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work
• Student to complete a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship