Production Chef Apprenticeship - Level 2

Buckfast Abbey is home to a community of Roman Catholic Benedictine Monks, who live their lives of prayer, work, and study according to the ancient rule of St Benedict. Today, our site is a flourishing complex of buildings, which the monks have continually developed to aid them in realising their vision for Buckfast - to be a national centre of witness to God, and the Roman Catholic faith. To that end, the Monastic Community places a great value upon hospitality, and we welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. We employ around 140 staff in a variety of interesting career opportunities that are valued with competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. Staff are not required to share the religious beliefs of the Monastic Community but an empathy with the Catholic ethos of the site is required.

40-hours per week, over 5 days, weekdays and weekends, early, day and late shifts. 40 hours a week1 yearCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Has a genuine interest in food and cooking, Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn, Enjoys working as part of a team, Has good communication skills, Is reliable and hardworking, Can stay calm and organised in a busy environment, Takes pride in producing high-quality work, Is enthusiastic, proactive and ready to get stuck in, Has good attention to detail, Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

• Has a genuine interest in food and cooking
• Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Has good communication skills
• Is reliable and hardworking
• Can stay calm and organised in a busy environment
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work
• Is enthusiastic, proactive and ready to get stuck in
• Has good attention to detail
• Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Future Prospects 🏆:

Successful completion of this apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role within our catering operation or the opportunity to progress onto a senior level chef apprenticeship and further enhance your skills.

This apprenticeship is more than just a qualification. It's your chance to build a career, gain valuable experience and become part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional food and hospitality every day.