Chef Apprentice

Apprenticeship Level: Level 2

Organisation: DeJa Vu

Apprenticeship Details

A great opportunity has arisen to learn all aspects of Chef training from a new Restaurant and Cocktail Bar that is based in Hereford City Centre. DeJa Vu are looking to take on a passionate and enthusiastic young individual to help them get started in their chosen career as a Chef.

Statement from the owners:

We are a unique and quirky upmarket Restaurant & Cocktail bar based in Hereford. We use local ingredients for our menus as well as products from around the world to craft our dishes. We incorporate molecular gastronomy in a few of our dishes, including dry ice. The working week will be a prep day on Wednesday with the Head Chef and then open for service Thursday – Sunday. Perks of the job include discounts at other
local venues and eateries throughout Hereford plus a 10% extra pay on top of your hourly wage when working bank holidays (capped at 6 hours per bank holiday).

The role:

To work as part of a small kitchen team
Assisting the chef in preparation and service of meals
Helping with cleaning and house keeping duties
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
Ensuring compliance with EHO requirements
Liaising with front of house

Qualifications required:

GCSE maths and English grade 2 and above or Functional Skills level 1 and above
If you do not have GCSE grade 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 in either subject, you will be entered in for a short training course including exam during your apprenticeship, this is a mandatory part of the apprenticeship training.

Qualification provided:

City and Guilds training as Production Chef Level 2. You will take a practical End Point Assessment exam at the end of your practical training. Once passed you will obtain your Production Chef Level 2 Certificate from the Institute for Apprenticeships. More information about the qualification can be found on the link below.
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/production-chef-v1-0