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Apprentice Chef

Pay: 140.00 per week
Location: Portsmouth Unit 2 - Vulcan Buildings, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3BF United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Immediately
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor , Daytime Work
Job reference: E02481472
Catering/Hospitality/Leisure 2017-06-05 2017-12-04

Job Description

Summary

Loch Fyne have over 40 fish and seafood premium casual dining restaurants in the UK. Seen as fish experts by their customers, known for freshness and quality, Scottish heritage and ethical sourcing. They pride themselves on a warm welcome and friendly service, whether its lunch with friends or a seafood feast for that special occasion.

They are not just passionate about good seafood, theyre passionate about working with good people too. Loch Fyne are offering an award winning apprenticeship programme. The scheme provides opportunities for new team members to achieve an Apprenticeship through 12month training programmes.

Reach your full potential! The Loch Fyne career pathway is designed specifically to promote development. Learn from their talented team of chefs - a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on experience of working in a professional kitchen. Through their apprenticeship programme, youll gain new skills, knowledge and professional qualifications from entry Level 2 through to management Level 4.

Some of the most successful managers within Loch Fyne have worked their way up via the fantastic development opportunities on offer. This could be you! Plus, as part of Greene King, youll reap the benefits of working for one of the leading pub companies in the UK with the biggest apprenticeship programme in the hospitality sector. As such, youll have opportunities to work within other Greene King businesses once youre qualified.

This is a great opportunity to work in a fun and challenging environment to gain the skills, knowledge and experience you need to kick start a career in hospitality

Responsibilities included in this role:

* Prepare, cook and present food to company specification

* Keep kitchen clean, tidy and hygienic at all times

* Work safely around kitchen equipment and monitor and deal with any maintenance issues

* Keep up to date with new products, menus and promotions

* Adhere to company policies and procedures and licensing laws

* Be involved and contribute at all team meetings

* Carry out instructions as given by management and head office

In line with standard working hours within the industry this vacancy is less than 30 hours per week. The overall duration of the apprenticeship is therefore extended accordingly.

Requirements and Prospectus Desired skills


* Pride in delivering excellent customer service

* Good teamwork ethic

* Strong communication skills

* The ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment

* Organised multitasker

* Creativity and imagination for food presentation

Personal qualities


* Passionate about developing your skills in the hospitality sector

* A willingness and desire to learn

* A smart and tidy appearance

* Tact and diplomacy for dealing with demanding customers

* High standards of cleanliness and hygiene

* A flexibility to work weekends and evenings

Qualifications required

No previous qualifications required.

Future prospects

Ongoing training and development encouraged by the employer which will give the applicant the opportunity to move on to a full time job.

Duration: 12 - 15 months
Apprenticeship level: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship
Possible start date: 18 Sep 2017
Working week: 25 Hours Per Week Inc. Evenings, Weekends & Holidays

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