Senior Production Chef Apprenticeship
Start Date | 01/08/2024
Time/Day | FLEXIBLE
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Senior production chefs may lead a brigade team or may support the head chef in larger establishments. They report activities to the Head chef or appropriate line manager. They supervise production chef teams in a variety of kitchen environments, for example; schools, hospitals, the Armed Forces, care homes and high street casual dining or pub kitchens. Job roles include Head chef, Second Chef, Kitchen Manager / Supervisor, Cook. Senior production chefs have accountability for the day-to-day running of the kitchen service, producing, monitoring and maintaining consistent food standards, legislative requirements and quality across all areas and during all stages of production and supply.Senior production chefs:supervise and contribute to the production of centrally developed standardised recipes and menussupervise the production of dishes to meet specific dietary requirementscomplete, monitor and maintain food safety management systems (which include delivery, storage, cooking and service) and work equipmentidentify training needs and assist in the recruitment of kitchen personnelmaintain the catering operating budget using nominated suppliers and ensuring the control of waste.support cost reduction, improve performance, revenue, profit margins and customers experiencemonitor service to improve efficiency and productivity.lead team briefings/meetings. Information from Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education 2021.What will I study?
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16-18 Year Olds | 19+ year olds | Free for eligible learners? | Is Loan Available? |
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