Apprentice Chef

Job Title: Apprentice Chef

Department: Commercial Catering

Reporting to: Assistant Catering Manager

Salary: £15,433.44 per annum for first 12 months rising to National Minimum Wage for Age

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week

Basis: Apprenticeship Contract, Full Time, Fixed Term, L2 Apprenticeship

Pension: NEST

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

The Role

The Apprentice Chef will support the prompt and efficient preparation and service of meals in line with College standards and customer expectations. They will maintain full compliance with all regulations and procedures relating to cleanliness, hygiene, and health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking, delivery and presentation of meals.
• Ensure the correct quantities and portion specifications are maintained, and support with pre-service information ensuring appropriate knowledge of all dishes/products for sale is given.
• Ensure food is protected from contamination by biological, physical or chemical means from goods in to goods out; and that all required paperwork linked to this process is completed daily.
• Follow instruction to ensure that the correct and safe storage of all food products and equipment are maintained.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with all staff, learners and external customers.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• At least 3 GCSEs, including Grade 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• A commitment to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Be willing to achieve a Basic Certificate in Food Hygiene.
• Be willing to undertake and complete all qualifications as specified by the course.
• NVQ Level 1 in food preparation (desirable).
• To have the ability to listen and act on instruction given by other team members.
• Have an interest in the food industry and have basic food knowledge.
• Drive to learn.
• To have a positive and flexible approach.
• Commitment to quality of work with attention to detail.
• Commitment to achievement of target level 2 qualification.
• Commitment to continued personal development.

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family.
• Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities.
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days.
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• College benefit scheme - College Extras:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants.
• Discounted gift cards for big brands.
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted onsite car parking.

Contact

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Alister Wrigley, Commercial Community Enterprise Manager at .

Equal opportunities & right to work

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.