Overview
A great opportunity to start your career within the chef world. Kids Allowed are looking for an Apprentice Chef for their Macclesfield site.
About the apprenticeship
Duties will include:
- To assist the Chef with the Kids Planet Food Management System and running of the nursery kitchen
- To engage in all elements of your apprenticeship programme
Key Areas:
- Food hygiene and cleanliness
- Food preparation and cooking
- Control and management of food allergens and dietary requirements
- Due diligence - evidencing controls by documenting everything you do
- Working by Kids Planet company values and our Code of Ethics
Main duties:
- Attend all internal training and work with the Chef in gaining the competencies outlined in the Food Management System Training Pack
- Work with the Chef and Nursery manager in preparation of weekly menu's, catering for all children, taking account of any special dietary needs
- Assist with the management if food allergens in the kitchen, helping to ensure controls are implemented
- Assist with food preparation, cooking and serving at correct temperatures
- Assist with maintaining adequate stores and food stuffs in appropriate storage conditions
- Assist with food ordering and stocktaking
- Assist with kitchen cleaning according to the kitchen cleaning schedule, including schedules for cleaning equipment and appliances
- Assist with clearing away food and washing pots, including use of the dishwasher
- Be vigilant as to your own health and safety as well as the health and safety of others in the workplace
- Ensure your own personal hygiene is impeccable
General:
- Adhere to the company procedures including attendance at meetings, preparation of reports and any other duties as required from time to time
- Ensure the company's Equal Opportunities Policy is adhered to at all times
Apprenticeship qualification and training
Level 2 Production Chef Standard.
Training will be completed in the workplace and on tutor appointments via face-to-face visits and Microsoft Teams appointments; learners complete all work through an e-portfolio. Full training will be given, including training in Kids Planet kitchen operations and use of appliances.
Career progression
Potential full-time position if available upon completion of the apprenticeship.
About the employer
Kids Planet have 138 nurseries across the UK and more planned in the future. We're proud to have over 25 Ofsted outstanding accreditations with a number of nurseries awaiting inspection.
Employer
Kids Planet Macclesfield
Address
Bennett HouseWest Park Drive
Macclesfield
SK10 3GP View Map