Catering & Hospitality
Production Chef Apprenticeship
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Production chefs work as part of a team in time-bound and often challenging kitchen environments, for example; schools, hospitals, the Armed Forces, care homes and high street casual dining or pub kitchens. They report to the Senior Production chef or appropriate line manager. Production chefs are likely to work with centrally developed standardised recipes and menus, producing food often in high volumes. They apply highly methodical organisational skills, energy, accuracy, attention to detail and are mindful of the importance of sustainability and protecting the environment. Information from Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education 2021.
In this apprenticeship you will be learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be successful in your chosen role, these include: Display knowledge of all kitchen operations, using the correct tools and equipment. Maintain excellent standards of personal, food and kitchen hygiene, and ensure compliance to procedures, menu specifications and recipes. Produce food meeting portion controls, and budgetary constraints, adapting dishes to meet special dietary, religious and allergenic requirement. Follow, complete and maintain production schedules, legislative and quality standard documentation. Use specialist kitchen equipment. Use of nutrition knowledge and adapting to dietary, religious and allergenic needs as required. Legal and governance responsibility in relation to allergens, industry specific regulations legislation, and the importance of following legislation and the completion of legal documentation. Effective communication with customers, colleagues and line managers. Understanding the business and commercial needs, and a commitment to developing personal performance. Lead by example and be diligent in safe and hygienic working practises. Take responsibility and operate a consistent and professional approach. Actively promote self and the industry in a positive, professional manner. Commit to personal development activities
All apprentices now complete an end-point assessment to complete their qualification. This is delivered by an independent end-point assessment organisation with no affiliation to the employer or training provider. This is a national requirement and endpoint assessments are carried out by a third party assessor. End point assessments use a variety of assessment methods depending on the apprenticeship standard these can include:Professional Discussions. Interviews. Showcase portfolios. Practical assessment of skill. Theory assessments. Assignments and more
Employers are looking for apprentices who have GCSE Maths and english at Grade 4. Level 2 - A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-3 or equivalent, including Maths or english. Level 3 - 6 - A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-4 or equivalent, including Maths or english.
Provides progression onto level 3 apprenticeships and courses.
If you don't currently have an employer and would like to undertake an apprenticeship, take a look at our vacancies at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/Apprenticeship-Vacancies
Students aged 16-18 do not pay exam fees.
