Summary
Start your culinary career with our friendly, family run coffee shop and art studio! Gain a Production Chef qualification while learning food preparation, cooking, stock control and kitchen operations. Work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and be part of a passionate, supportive team.
What you will do at work
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the day to day running of a busy kitchen.
- Support the preparation and cooking of high quality breakfasts, brunches and lunches.
- Prepare fresh ingredients for service, including vegetables, sauces and fillings.
- Help make homemade soups, stews, chilli and baked cakes.
- Cook and plate dishes to a high standard as customer orders are received.
- Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure food is prepared efficiently and presented well.
- Follow food hygiene, food safety and allergen procedures at all times.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
- Assist with washing up, cleaning equipment and general kitchen housekeeping.
- Contribute to a positive team environment and provide excellent customer service through the quality of food produced.
Training
Day Release at Worsley College.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Enthusiasm
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths & English (2 – 9 / A* – E) – essential
About this employer
We have been open for 15 years and are a friendly, independent, family run coffee shop and art studio with 45 covers serving food from 9am to 5pm, daily (plus, until 8pm on Tuesday’s & Thursday’s).
We pride ourselves on freshly prepared, seasonal food using locally sourced ingredients and as one of our Assistant Kitchen Chefs you will be involved in all aspects of the work within our kitchen.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to secure a permanent position within the business.