About
Employer description
Busy Bees Childcare are a long standing and leading childcare, delivering outstanding care across the UK. We are offering you an opportunity to apply for an early year's childcare apprenticeship, to start a career in childcare and various career progression roots and further training upon completion.
Main description
Busy Bees Education and Training have a wide selection of food production chef apprentices throughout the Busy Bees Nurseries. Enabling you to start your career within the catering industry by preparing fresh and nutritious meals alongside government guidance whilst gaining your apprenticeship.
What will the apprentice be doing?
Assist the nursery chef to provide high quality, nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks in appropriate portion sizes and consistencies in line with food hygiene and safety regulations and Busy Bees policies
When required, accept deliveries and store away appropriately following correct manual handling techniques and effective stock rotation
Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen, to meet internal audit requirements and ensure action points are addressed in a timely manner
Take responsibility for your role and aspire to Being your Best at all times
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
As an apprentice, you will be working towards a level 2 production chef apprenticeship alongside qualified staff who will show you the ropes.
You will be assigned a mentor to provide you with support within your nursery, helping you to complete the tasks you need so you can progress in your qualification.
Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
This could lead to a permanent role within the nursery once the applicant has completed the apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade D / E /2 or FS Level 1) Desired
Things to consider
Applicant must be able to successfully obtain a DBS if successfully offered the vacancy. This will be payable by the Busy Bees Company
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 30/11/2023
Salary
£10,140
Location
This job is located in Ipswich, Suffolk
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
