Floating Apprentice Assistant Cook - Ordsall Area

TN United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Floating Apprentice Assistant Cook to join their team in Salford. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, focusing on food preparation and service within schools. You will receive comprehensive training, including a Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship, which will equip you with essential culinary skills and certifications. With a commitment to promoting healthy eating, this position not only offers a chance to develop professionally but also supports the well-being of local pupils. If you're passionate about cooking and eager to learn, this apprenticeship is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Greater Manchester Pension Scheme

Vivup Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Reduced gym membership

Health and wellbeing packages

Qualifications

• Training provided for Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship.
• Hygiene certification and support from an experienced tutor.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook Supervisor with food preparation and basic cooking.
• Serve meals and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Food Preparation

Basic Cooking

Meal Serving

Cleaning

Storage Management

Education

Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship

Hygiene Certification

Level 2 in Maths and English

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Working Hours: 20 hours per week, 9.30am-1.30pm (Monday to Friday), term time only

Contract Type: Fixed term (Approximately 2 years) until completion of Chef Production Standards

Based at St Joseph's RC Primary School (Ordsall), required to work across Ordsall / Salford area

About the role: Citywide is Salford City Council's catering service, providing school meals to most of Salford's schools. Our service promotes healthy eating and provides nutritious food and drinks, ensuring high-quality meals for pupils, promoting good nutritional health, protecting nutritionally vulnerable pupils, and encouraging good eating habits.

As an Apprentice Assistant Cook, you will work under the supervision of the Cook Supervisor, performing duties such as food preparation, basic cooking, meal serving, cleaning, washing up, and storage.

We offer a supportive environment with excellent progression opportunities.

Development opportunities: Full training will be provided, including a Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship, hygiene certification, and Level 2 in maths and English (unless exempt). You will be supported by an experienced tutor and the Cook Supervisor. Attendance at Salford College one day per week is required.

Potential for a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. More info: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/production-chef-v1-0

We offer: Competitive pay, membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme, Vivup Discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, reduced gym membership, and health and wellbeing packages.

For more information in a different format, contact the Citywide Admin Team at [emailprotected].

For queries, contact Natalie Smith, Business Support Officer, Citywide Services, 0161 9251 261.

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, costing £49.50, deducted from your salary over four months. If you do not start employment, you will be invoiced for the DBS fee.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3+ months in the last 5 years or 12+ months in the last 10 years, see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants for details on obtaining Certificates of Good Character.

About Salford: We are dedicated to improving residents' lives and fostering a diverse, inclusive culture. Discover more about living, working, and learning in Salford, and the benefits offered.

Continuous Service: Employees can retain service-related benefits across various public sector organizations in Greater Manchester, including councils, NHS, fire services, and transport authorities. More info here.

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Note: This job may close early if the position is filled.