Apprentice Production Chef
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Company: Witham Prospect School
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Location: LINCOLN, LN6 9JR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Catering and hospitality
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Ref: NAS-2000027307
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Application Deadline Date: 04/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, working hours to be confirmed.
Brief Description
We are looking to appoint an Apprentice Catering Assistant to join our Team. You will support the provision of an efficient and effective catering service to the school site. You will gain the support, knowledge and experiences needed to successfully complete a 15-month apprenticeship.
Training to be Provided
- The apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Level 2 Production Chef
- The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course
- This is a Day Release programme which means you will attend Lincoln College, one day a month, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours
Future Prospects
After successfully completing the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity to progress into a permanent role within the team as a Catering Assistant.
Vacancy Detail
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Actively support the school cook in the preparation, cooking and serving of delicious and nutritious hot and cold meals, snacks and dessert for the children/young people
- Support the school cook to monitor the quality of the food supply to ensure that it is fresh and not out of date
- Ensure that all open foods in the fridge are labelled accurately, indicating date opened and consumption by end date
- To ensure that all kitchen equipment is cleaned in accordance with the cleaning instruction and is stored safely
- To ensure that all kitchen equipment is cleaned in accordance with the cleaning instruction and is stored safely
- Unloading deliveries and ensure correct storage of all dry and perishable/cold, chill all fresh food as soon as possible after receipt and checking
- Organising the storeroom, food cupboard and shelves, ensuring correct storage of utensils/crockery and loading/unloading dishwasher
- Ensure that all cleaning chemicals used are stored correctly and safety procedures are adhered to at all times
- To ensure that the right colour-coded specific chopping board is used at all times in the preparation of meals
- To ensure that all pots, pans, cooking utensils and service counter containers are cleaned to the required standards and correctly stored after cleaning
- Present a smart, professional appearance and good personal hygiene
- Maintain standards of safety and hygiene per legislation and other statutory requirements
- Be aware of Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies to ensure adherence
- Have a flexible approach to work and a willingness to learn new tasks