At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist skilled chefs in food prep, cooking, and kitchen maintenance.
- Company: Rusty Tractor Farm Cafe, a charming café with locally sourced meals.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on culinary experience and potential full-time position.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and develop your culinary skills over one year.
- Why this job: Learn essential cooking techniques in a relaxed countryside setting.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
The predicted salary is between 13140 - 16060 £ per year.
As a Production Chef Apprentice, you will gain valuable experience in a professional kitchen, assisting with food preparation, cooking, and kitchen maintenance. You'll work alongside skilled chefs, learn essential cooking techniques, and develop your culinary expertise through hands-on training.
Rusty Tractor Farm Cafe is a farmshop style café offering freshly cooked locally sourced meals, homemade cakes, and a relaxed countryside setting with outdoor and indoor seating.
What You'll Do:
- Preparing and chopping vegetables, meats, and other ingredients
- Assisting senior chefs with basic cooking tasks
- Measuring and weighing ingredients accurately
- Preparing stocks, sauces, and simple dishes
- Keeping workstations clean and organised
- Following food safety and hygiene standards
- Receiving and storing deliveries correctly
- Learning different kitchen sections and supporting the team
Training Outcome: A full-time position with The Rusty Tractor.
Skills Required:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Creative initiative
- Patience
- Able to work well in a team
Qualifications:
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information:
- Course: Production chef (level 2)
- Level: 2
- Route: Catering and hospitality
- Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements:
- Working Week: 9.00am - 4:30pm (4 days per week), working days TBC.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year
- Training Provider: CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH
This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.
Production Chef Apprenticeship in Ivybridge employer: Rusty Tractor Ltd
At Rusty Tractor Farm Cafe, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our Production Chef Apprenticeship offers hands-on training alongside experienced chefs in a picturesque countryside setting, ensuring you not only develop your culinary skills but also enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on locally sourced ingredients, we provide a unique opportunity for aspiring chefs to thrive in their careers while contributing to our community.
