Apprentice Chef

Apprentice Chef Apprenticeship with Latte-Da

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Apprentice Chef to join our established kitchen team in our coffee shop/cafe in Crickhowell.

Latte-Da Coffee and Kitchen, Beaufort Street, Crickhowell NP8 1AD

Daily duties:

• Assisting in food preparation: You will be responsible for peeling, chopping, and cutting ingredients, as well as measuring and weighing ingredients according to recipes.
• Cooking under supervision: You will assist the chefs in cooking various dishes, following their instructions and learning different cooking techniques.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization: You will be expected to keep your work area clean and tidy, as well as wash dishes, utensils, and equipment used in food preparation.
• Learning menu planning: As an apprentice, you may have the opportunity to learn about menu planning and helping to create new dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
• Observing safety and hygiene standards: You will need to follow proper food handling and safety procedures to ensure the kitchen remains a safe environment.
• Assisting with inventory management: You may be involved in taking inventory of ingredients and supplies, as well as restocking and organizing the storage areas.

Desirable personal qualities:

You will have a passion for food, presentation, and attention to detail. You must be a team player, have good communication skills and have the personal motivation to want to succeed.

Benefits of working for Latte-Da

Learn with the company’s assigned experienced staff and gain knowledge, skills and experience throughout your apprenticeship.

Small family run business in picturesque town; Latte-da has been number one on TripAdvisor for 9 years; Small friendly team; no evening working; exciting and vibrant expanding business; good transport links; pension scheme with NEST;  28 days statutory annual leave pro rata; opportunity for innovation and creativity. The pay will be initially UK Living wage for 37 hour week plus tips.

Qualifications required:

No formal qualifications, but you need to be keen to learn and have a real interest in hospitality.

Welsh language requirements:
None

Apprenticeship course:
Professional Cookery Level 2

Pay:
UK Living Wage (plus share of tips)

Hours:
37 hours per week

Interview arrangements:
Interview face to face

Apply:
Please send an email with your CV to contact@latte-da-tearoom.co.uk