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Inspiro Learning Limited; Wigan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TOTUM membership

Holiday leave

Job summary

Inspiro Learning Limited is seeking an Apprentice Chef for Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club. You will assist with preparation, cooking and service of food, while developing kitchen skills under supervision.

The role includes training, on-the-job support and regular progress reviews in a family-friendly venue. You will be 16 or older, not in full-time education, and will complete the L2 Production Chef apprenticeship standard with dedicated trainer sessions, locally or remotely.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 or over and not in full-time education.
• No prior kitchen experience required; full training provided.
• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and food for service.
• Cook and plate food to the club's required standard.
• Follow recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Set up kitchen and dining area before service.
• Maintain cleanliness of work surfaces and equipment.
• Record fridge/freezer temperatures and food safety checks.
• Follow allergen procedures and food-safety guidelines.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Education

L2 Production Chef apprenticeship standard

Job description

Apprentice Chef Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club

Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club is the perfect venue for families to enjoy a fun-filled day or evening together. The club serves food and drinks and offers a range of family-friendly activities, including a large children’s play area, a retro arcade room, and a spacious outdoor patio for parents to relax while their kids burn off energy. The venue also hosts family-oriented events like pizza decorating nights, ensuring that everyone, regardless of age, has something to enjoy. The warm, inviting environment and diverse entertainment options make it a popular choice for family gatherings.

JOB ROLE

The Apprentice Chef will assist with the preparation, cooking and service of food at the club while developing their kitchen skills and working under appropriate supervision.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Preparing ingredients and food ready for each service.
• Cooking and plating food to the club's required standard.
• Following recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Setting up the kitchen and lounge before service.
• Keeping work surfaces and equipment clean throughout the shift.
• Washing and putting away kitchen equipment, utensils, trays and pans.
• Checking and recording fridge/freezer temperatures as required.
• Carrying out food temperature checks and completing relevant kitchen records.
• Correctly labelling and dating prepared/opened food.
• Following FIFO stock rotation – First In, First Out.
• Checking food for use-by dates and reporting shortages or wastage.
• Storing raw and cooked foods correctly to prevent cross-contamination.
• Following allergen procedures and never guessing when asked about allergens.
• Maintaining good personal hygiene and following the club's food-safety procedures.
• Informing the kitchen supervisor/manager of low stock, damaged equipment or food-safety concerns.
• Cleaning and closing down the kitchen and dining lounge properly after service.

To become an apprentice, you must:

• be 16 or over
• not already be in full-time education

As an apprentice you’ll:

• complete a L2 Production Chef apprenticeship standard
• have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
• learn and train for a specific job
• get paid and receive holiday leave
• get hands-on experience in a real job
• study for 6 hours of your working hours
• complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
• be on a career path with lots of future potential
• be entitled to a TOTUM membership, find out more here About TOTUM | TOTUM UK

Future Prospects

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, a permanent job role will continue for the right candidate.

Skills required

• Basic knife skills an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

For more information about Inspiro Learning’s apprenticeship delivery and what it entails please click here to watch a short video