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Eligibility Criteria
You must be aged 19–29, living in the Black Country or Coventry area, claiming Universal Credit, and not in full-time employment or education.
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role in catering and develop your career at the helm of a busy care home kitchen. As an Apprentice Head Chef at Restful Homes Group, you will take responsibility for delivering a high-quality, nutritious catering service that directly contributes to the wellbeing and happiness of residents.
You will lead a small kitchen team, manage budgets and stock, and ensure that all food preparation, storage and hygiene standards consistently meet regulatory requirements.
Duties
Plan and deliver a varied menu of nutritious, well-balanced and attractive meals that meet the individual dietary needs of residents
Ensure adequate kitchen staffing and plan staff schedules to meet operational requirements
Supervise the kitchen team in the safe handling and storage of food, correct use of equipment and COSHH-compliant use of cleaning materials
Participate in kitchen staff supervisions and support team members to achieve their personal development objectives
Assist with the induction and orientation of new kitchen team members
Carry out stock takes and order catering consumables from approved suppliers within agreed budgets
Ensure all food stocks are rotated correctly and safely
Implement and maintain an effective cleaning schedule across the kitchen
Ensure temperature testing of foods and storage areas is carried out as required and that records are maintained accurately
Supervise and coordinate environmental health inspections
Salary:
National Living Wage, dependent on age
Contract Type:
Apprenticeship
Hours:
Flexible 37.5-hour working week
How We Support You
Through Path 2 Apprenticeships you’ll get free training, personalised mentoring, interview preparation and a guaranteed interview with the employer. We’ll support you at every step of your journey to help you secure long-term employment.
Programme Information
Delivered in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), the Path 2 Apprenticeships (P2A) programme is a free initiative designed to help individuals progress into apprenticeships and advance their careers. By submitting your application for the P2A programme, our team will support you in applying for the vacancy listed above.