Vacancy: Apprentice Chef The Old Black Lion Lion Street Hay On Wye HR3 5AD Daily duties:

• Food Preparation
• Cooking and Supporting service
• Help with Management of ingredients and supplies
• Working with chef team in Menu Development

Desirable personal qualities:

• Someone who has a passion for food and cooking and who is willing to learn and develop skills.
• Able to work in an innovative, fast paced team environment and who is reliable and positive with the ability to be flexible in their working hour and responsibilities.
• Self-motivation, resilience and a growth mindset are key to getting the most out of this opportunity in our kitchen.

Additional Information We are a 2AA Rosette Kitchen with dedicated Chefs who run a professional, effective kitchen. Our team of Chef’s are experienced and can offer a lot to someone who wants a career in the industry. There will be support within the role to ensure the Chef is able to make the most of the opportunity. Staff benefits will be available on top of the salary. Qualifications required: The attitude and mindset of the Chef is more important. Welsh language requirements: None Apprenticeship course: Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery Pay: Apprentice rates + Benefits Hours: 31-40 hours per week Interview arrangements: Meeting on site Apply: Please send your CV to  info@oldblacklion.co.uk

Vacancy: Manufacturing Apprenticeship - CDT Sidoli (Welshpool) Ltd., Henfaes Lane, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7BE Always on the lookout for great people! Duties: • Working on the manufacturing lines across the manufacturing operation producing high quality desserts • Learning additional tasks and skills in all areas of the manufacturing operation enabling • Assisting in the meeting of daily production plans ensuring the quality standards are met • Operating and running machines in the bakery area to produce mixes, having to follow recipes and product specifications and ensure all the correct process are followed. Complying with the company quality policy and procedures specifically health & safety checks. Following the relevant critical control points in the process for example the sieving of flour etc. Understanding the importance of allergen control • Operating and running the ovens, being able to carry out general maintenance (greasing, cleaning etc). Understanding and being able to adapt baking times and temperatures based on different products and seasonal differences on products • Hand building finishing and decorating cakes and gateaux to the product specification. Desirable Personal Qualities: • We are looking for people who have the ability to work well as part of team as well as being able to work on their own initiative. • Who are flexible and be able to work across a range of different production areas gaining a good level of skill throughout the manufacturing function. • Good communication skills are important being able to communicate with all levels as well as having a good basic level of literacy and numeracy. • We are looking for people who have ambition and want to learn all areas of manufacturing and progress within the business. • People who already possess some of the skills we are looking for and want to be able to progress within a well-established manufacturing operation. Qualification(s) Required: GCSE level C in English and Maths. Any previous bakery or manufacturing experience would be useful but not essential Welsh Language Requirements: Welsh Spoken Skills: No. Welsh Written Skills: No. Pay: Apprentice Wage Hours: 31-40 hours per week Interview arrangements: There will be a two stage interview, the 1st stage will be either face to face or online. Stage 2 will be on site and involve some practical aspects To apply: Send your CV to - sianlevans@sidoli.co.uk / bdavies@sidoli.co.uk

Areas: Mid and South Wales

(This is two roles: one based in Mid Wales and one based in South Wales)

Salary – Up to £27,000.00 per annum; Full Time 37 hours per week If you are passionate about helping individuals develop their skills in management & and business administration to advance their career, then we would love to hear from you. OUR STORY: Cambrian Training Company is a leading Work-Based Learning Apprenticeship Provider, delivering high-quality apprenticeships across Wales for nearly 30 years. We have recently become an employee-owned Company where the employees have a stake in the success of the business. We focus on Hospitality, Food & Drink Manufacturing, Leadership & Management, and Sustainable Resource Management sectors. Our mission is to empower individuals to grow in their careers and succeed through dedicated training and development, whilst supporting employers to ensure their staff reach their full potential. We have built a strong reputation across Wales for delivering exceptional training and development programmes through apprenticeships. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are looking to recruit highly skilled Training Officers to join our growing Management/Business Administration learning delivery team. The ideal candidates will have middle/senior management experience and be able to teach and develop apprentices who themselves are employed within a range of employers across the Mid and South Wales regions. Self-motivation, enthusiasm, independence and teamwork are a must for the role, along with good interpersonal and communication skills. You will be working directly with employers and apprentices of all ages so the ability to motivate individuals and support them in achieving agreed goals must be one of your attributes, possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with a drive to succeed. Ultimately you will gain a huge amount of job satisfaction through teaching your apprentices and achieving their Business suite NVQ qualifications Levels 2 to 5. You can expect to deliver teaching and learning in the workplace day to day, passing on your knowledge and experience as well as undertaking assessments, assisting apprentices in preparing their portfolio of evidence and carrying out progression reviews. Similarly, you will support learners to improve their literacy, numeracy and digital skills, and promote the use of the Welsh Language wherever possible. It is a requirement to have access to your own transport and hold a current valid driving licence as travel is critical to the positions.
YOU SHOULD:

• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Business Management/Administration at a middle/senior management level
• Have or be familiar with Business Management/Administration qualifications at Level 4
• Have excellent organisational and time management skills
• Have a good level of IT skills and ability to learn new software
• Hold D32/D33, TAQA or A1 Assessor award or willing to work towards.
• Hold GCSE A* C / 9 – 4 in English and Maths or Level 2 equivalent (desirable, not essential)
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivering effective teaching and learning to a caseload of learners in the workplace
• Development of learners' skills, knowledge and understanding
• Plan and carry out assessments to meet the needs of qualification, including in person and online
• Maintenance of learner records of assessment and progress
• Engaging with potential employers and learners to identify new opportunities
• Working with other departments within Cambrian Training to ensure the learner is able to complete their apprenticeship programme in a timely manner

KEY BENEFITS:

• Salary range £25,000.00 - £27,000.00 per annum
• Generous annual leave and bank holiday entitlements
• Company Sick Pay Scheme on completion of the probationary period
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Ongoing CPD opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Staff uniform, laptop and mobile phone provided
• Use of Company Pool Car

If you are interested in applying, then in the first instance please send your CV and a cover letter, outlining why you want the position and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate to: Stephen Bound (General Manager) at the below email address: stephen@cambriantraining.com Tel: 01938 555 893 You will be required to self-register as a Work Based Learning Practitioner with the Educational Workforce Council. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required at the employer’s expense. Cambrian Training Company Ltd is an equal opportunity and disability-confident employer. Closing date for applications is Friday 13 th June 2025 The company reserves the right to close the vacancy at any time should we receive a large number of suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for the position.