Apprentice - Cook Shearwater Care Home
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Company: Portsmouth City Council
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Location: Southsea, PO4 8QW
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £25,948.00 per year
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Sector: Catering and hospitality
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Ref: NAS-2000030466
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Application Deadline Date: 25/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 37 hours per week including release for study - working hours as agreed with the service. May work shifts and weekends
Brief Description
You will support the cook and kitchen team to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, including modified diets and special dietary requirements, learning how menus are planned using seasonal produce, resident preferences and nutritional guidance, and contribute ideas as your confidence grows.
Training to be Provided
Commis Chef Level 2.
The training with take place on the job at Shearwater Care Home and as part of the programme, the apprentice will attend five Chef Academy days over the course of the apprenticeship.
Future Prospects
Potential to progress into a relevant Level 3 apprenticeship and gain a permanent role with the council.
Vacancy Detail
- Help with receiving deliveries, date checking, stock rotation and safe storage of food and supplies
- Prepare ingredients, cook dishes and plate/serve meals under supervision, following recipes, portion control and presentation standards
- Follow all food safety and health & safety requirements, including allergens, IDDSI (modified diets, training provided), temperature checks and safe use of kitchen equipment and report any concerns (including safeguarding, food safety or equipment issues) to the senior team promptly and accurately
- Support the team to keep kitchen records up to date (for example, cleaning schedules, temperature logs and resident nutrition information as required)
- Carry out cleaning duties to a high standard, following the kitchen cleaning schedule and COSHH guidance
- Support occasional events and celebrations (for example, themed meals and residents' birthdays) alongside the wider home team
Other Information
- Have a genuine interest in cooking and learning new skills in a professional kitchen environment
- Have a positive, reliable approach and willingness to follow instructions and feedback from your supervisor/mentor
- Be flexible to support the service as required within your working pattern
- Have an understanding of, and commitment to, safeguarding adults at risk