Chef Apprenticeship Programme

Chef Apprenticeship Programme

Gategourmet in partnership with Uxbridge College are running a Chef Apprenticeship Programme.

Number of vacancies: 4
Wage: £26,000 per year – Working 40 hours, 5 days per week (including weekends)
Duration: 3 years

Apprenticeship Framework: Professional Cookery Level 2, with progression to Level 3

Duties:

Preparation of meat, fish, vegetables, stocks and sauces as part of a large kitchen brigade.
Preparing ingredients (cuts ofmeat, relishes, sauces, par-cooked items, spices, freshly chopped vegetables, and any other components) ready for service to standard recipes.
Assist the chefs and general assistants.
Working as part of a team and making a positive contribution to team spirit and working together.
Adhering to company food hygiene standards and cleaning schedules.
Maintaining safe systems of work and good health and safety practices. Duties will include maintaining temperature records and cleaning schedules.
Maintaining stock rotation of fresh and dry goods. Labelling fresh and prepared foods.
Preparing ingredients and recipes to laid down standards.
Working a variety of shift patterns over 5 days per week including one day at college weekly. Shifts will include early starts and some late nights.
Learn how to create the dishes on the menu, including all ingredients and preparation methods.By applying for this role, your details will be sent to the Ortolan Group, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. The Ortolan Group are engaged to review applications and to forward on those that match the requirements of the role.We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.