The Black Horse is both a traditional pub and café, and this position will involve working as part of the kitchen team, helping to prepare and serve food across both areas. You will gain hands-on experience supporting the chefs with the preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes to the required standards, covering breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist chefs with preparing, cooking and presenting dishes to the required standards across the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.
- Prepare ingredients, including vegetables, meats, fish and other foods.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety throughout the kitchen.
- Follow allergen procedures and safe food handling practices.
- Assist with stock rotation, deliveries and ensuring food is stored correctly.
- Help maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
- Work as part of the wider kitchen team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
- Learn to operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
- Complete all required apprenticeship training and assessments.
What your apprenticeship includes:
- A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks
- A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
- Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Trainer
- Feedback sessions to discuss progress
- Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don’t already have GCSE or equivalents)
- 30 minimum hours paid work every week
At The Black Horse you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months.
Desired Skills
Previous hospitality experience would be an advantage however a passion for learning and an interest in cooking and food is essential.
Personal qualities
- Team player
- Enthusiastic and Reliable
- Willing to learn
- Good communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work in a busy environment
Qualifications required
No qualifications required!
Future prospects
This is a permanent position so if successful on the apprenticeship a permanent contract could be offered.
Training to be delivered
Production Chef Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Employer
The Black Horse - Chesham
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The Vale
Buckinghamshire
Chesham
HP5 3NS
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