Apprentice Production chef

An opportunity has arisen at The Berkeley Arms for an apprentice chef to join the busy kitchen team, learn the trade alongside working towards gaining a Level 2 Production Chef Qualification.

Number of Positions Available

2

About Employer

The Berkeley Arms is a traditional country style pub, in the picturesque and historic village of Bosham. Frequently listed among the top 20 places to live in the UK, Bosham is a popular village for locals and tourists alike. Bosham holds it's own little place in history, mentioned by name on the world famous Bayeux Tapestry; the reference points to a meeting in 1064 between Harold and Edward the Confessor, which took place in the village en route to meeting William of Normandy.

Our aim is to honour what makes a classic British pub; a grade 2 listed building wif log fires in the bar and restaurant and wif outdoor seating. You'll find traditional Fuller's beers on tap as well as lagers from around the world (including an English craft lager!) amongst other top tipples of course. The classic British theme carries onto the menu where you will find dishes such as 'The Classic Prawn Cocktail', 'Hand Beer Battered Haddock and mushy peas' and 'Steak and Ale Pies', and by Pie we mean a proper individual pie, a beautiful filling encased entirely in shortcrust pastry, no puffy lids in sight!! On Sundays, we serve a traditional a Roast Dinner wif all the trimmings and choice of meats. We offer a relaxed environment where you can feel at home, providing friendly service and hearty classic lunches, dinners and desserts.

Detailed Job Description

The Berkeley Arms is a traditional country style pub, in the picturesque and historic village of Bosham. They offer a relaxed environment where customers can feel at home, providing friendly service and hearty classic lunches, dinners and desserts.
An opportunity has arisen at The Berkeley Arms for an apprentice chef to join the busy kitchen team, learn the trade alongside working towards gaining a Level 2 Production Chef Qualification.
Duties will include:
• To ensure all food is served to the required company standard.
• To aid the Head Chef in implementing all new menus.
• To ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the kitchen operation.
• To strive and anticipate customer needs wherever possible, and to react to these to enhance customer satisfaction.
• To ensure that you are correctly dressed, adhere to high personal hygiene standards.
• To maintain a professional working relationship with the food service team.
• To comply with all regulations as stated in the normal operating procedures.
• All maintenance issues reported immediately following the correct procedures.
• Cleaning chemicals are used as directed, to achieve desired results and reduce wastage.
• Awareness of how the role impacts on the Pub profit and loss account.
• Ensure that while you undertake your role you abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and safe system of work appropriate to your role.
• In use of pub nominated chemicals, it is your responsibility to comply by COSHH.
• Understand the importance of adhering to company policy with reference to Hazard spotting, first aid reporting, and reporting accidents.
• To have a complete understanding of the pubs procedure in the event of a fire.
• To ensure the Company Health and Safety, Food Safety and COSHH legislation are adhered to; this will involve action and appropriate training.
• To abide by all company and legal food safety standards
• To ensure that you hold an appropriate food hygiene certificate.
• That all new procedures comply with food safety policy.

Skills Required

A good grasp of English
Good communication skills

Personal Qualities

Good time keeping
Trusting
Hardworking

Qualifications Required

None required, however, Maths and English will be assessed as part of the interview process.

Future Prospects

Full time position

Training to be Provided

Level 2 Food Production Chef Apprenticeship.
Maths and English if required.

Expected Duration

18 Months

Working Week

25 Hours a week

Things to consider

Reliable Transport is a must, 10 minutes walk from train station and bus stop.
25 Hours a week - working as to rota to include weekends and evenings
The weekly hours are 25 a week to give the learner flexibility in the job role as the site is difficult to get to.