Job Introduction
Apprentice - Cook Shearwater - fixed term contract for up to 15 months
Salary: Apprenticeship grade: £25,948 p.a.
Commis Chef apprentice Level 2 with Top Training
37 hours per week including release for study - working hours as agreed with the service.
Portsmouth Local Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 'adults at risk' and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
As part of the application process please answer the following questions on the personal statement section of the application form.
You may copy and paste the questions onto the application form to answer.
Question 1: What motivates you to apply for an Apprenticeship within the Wellbeing Service?
Question 2: Can you tell us about a time when you have helped someone solve a problem?
Your New Role
You will be working towards the Level 2 Cook apprenticeship developing your skills through a mix of on the job learning and off the job training. You will support the cook and kitchen team to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, including modified diets and special dietary requirements, learning how menus are planned using seasonal produce, resident preferences and nutritional guidance, and contribute ideas as your confidence grows. In addition, you will be learning about working in a kitchen environment assisting with deliveries, stock rotation, use of kitchen equipment and safe storage of food and supplies. In addition you will carry out cleaning duties following COSHH guidance and support the wider team with occasional events and celebrations.
Who is the person summary:
With a genuine interest in cooking and learning new skills in a professional kitchen environment, you will have a positive, reliable approach with a willingness to follow instructions. A good attention to detail and good communication skills will be required, the ability to work as part of a team as well as a willingness to learn about allergens, special diets and IDDSI. Basic kitchen skills would be helpful as well as someone who is flexible and keen to learn and willing to undertake the apprenticeship qualification as well as any other job specific training.
For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.
Additional Information:
Please also answer the 2 questions in the job advert - these can be added to your application form.
We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
Additional Information
We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
Our recruitment process
Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal
We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board safer recruitment procedures.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS privacy notice before submitting any information.
You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.
