Production Chef Apprentice

About the Employer

The Old Gate at Brassington is an independent family run pub with a growing food business, as a go-to destination for food. They are passionate about high quality, handmade dishes using fresh, local ingredients. The team is small, friendly and hardworking. They are committed to creating an inclusive environment where staff feel valued and supported in their growth.

The Old Gate is based 7 miles from Ashbourne, 9 miles from Matlock, 17 miles from Derby, 18 miles from Buxton and 20 miles from Leek.

About the Role

Day to day you will work with our Head Chef learning from the best and developing different techniques to achieve high standards in all elements of the kitchen, following a set menu but also being creative for our specials board. We are passionate to drive your desire to learn and cook whilst encouraging creativity of your own.

What you’ll do

• assist with daily food preparation
• prepare the kitchen for open and close down
• work across all kitchen stations to maintain an organised and clean working environment
• support with portion control, food storage and kitchen hygiene procedures
• learn and follow recipes, be inspired to create your own
• stock rotation
• allergen control systems
• work in a team.

Full training and mentoring will be provided.

Other requirements

• Consider how you will get to work each day especially given the start/finish times.
• You should have a genuine interest in the food and hospitality industry.
• Work will include lots of standing and some heavy lifting.
• Dress code; clean uniform/college kitchen whites and non-slip shoes.
• You will be working some daytime, evenings and weekends.
• Observe equity, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing guidelines and contribute to a supportive, inclusive and
  motivational working environment.

Working hours and contract length

40 hours per week on a rota basis

Duration: 12–18 Months

Working hours will include weekend and evening work. Typical shifts are 10am–8pm and 10am–6pm. Flexibility is required during busy periods. Working hours will include time spent completing off-the-job training such as attending college.

Location

The Old Gate Inn, Well Street, Brassington, Derbyshire, DE4 4HJ.

Training

Apprentices will be required to attend weekly college sessions with their instructor-mentor.

Your training course

Production Chef

Your training plan

Weekly college sessions alongside training from the workplace and regular review sessions with your college instructor-mentor who will visit the apprentice in the workplace, completing observations, professional discussions and ensure the apprentice remains on track with their coursework.

Other benefits

• Uniform provided
• Staff meals during shift
• Fair share of tips
• Salary above Nation Minimum Wage
• Opportunities for pay increases based on performance
• Supportive team culture
• Career development opportunities
• Dedicated mentor
• Free Parking

After this apprenticeship

There is excellent potential for a permanent position within the team and successfully completing your apprenticeship.

There is also potential for further training and/or progression to higher level depending on performance and business needs.

Entry Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade 4 or above) essential
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above) essential
• Food-related subject an advantage but not essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation
• Reliable
• Customer Care
• Logical
• Team Working
• Creative
• Initiative
• An interest in the industry
• Ability to learn from peers
• A desire to learn
• Ability to follow procedures
• Good time keeping

About the University