Apprenticeship Vacancies

Early Years Apprentice
EMPLOYER

Nursery setting providing care for children aged 3 months – 5 years old. Please follow the employer website link to read our philosophy and discover more about our nursery.

http://www.bluegrasspurplecow.co.uk/our-nursery/our-philosophy

Disley – The Old Church, Buxton Old Road, Higher Disley, Cheshire, SK12 2BU

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Working within a vibrant setting with the full support of qualified staff you will learn on the job and achieve your Level 2 in Early Years.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

Working with young children you will undertake duties related to all aspects of their welfare. You duties may include:

Supervising free play

Planning directed learning play

Supervising outdoors playtimes

Ensuring children eat and drink nutritional meals/snacks made on site

Ensuring a safe environment

Feeding back to parents/guardians

Working as a team and raising any concerns with your supervisors
SKILLS REQUIRED

Any previous experience of working with children, as a job or in your private life, would be an advantage but is not essential.

You should have a passion for working with young children and contributing to their development in a positive light.

Enthusiasm and commitment to the role and learning new skills.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Friendly, a team player, the ability to listen to your peers, organised, reliable and able to communicate with a range of people such as children, parents, guardians, your team members or external persons (such as OFSTED)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Minimum; you must have your Maths or English GCSE at grade C/4 or above. (or an equivalent) It would be an advantage to have both.
FUTURE PROSPECTS

There is a possibility of permanent employment for the right person.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Bus and train routes to either setting if you don’t hold a driving license.

Do you have the enthusiasm and ability to be a team player in our vibrant setting?

Are you willing to commit to learning new skills and developing your practice within a fun team?

WORKING WEEK

Approx. 40 hours per week inclusive of time spent at college. Start/Finish times will vary to cover opening times.

WAGE
£150 per week

Please note the College Campus for this apprenticeship is Buxton

Apprentice Commis Chef
EMPLOYER

Odyssey is a Greek Restaurant in the heart of Chesterfield (Derbyshire) town centre.

The restaurant specialises in delicious Greek food such as moussaka (meat & vegetarian), rabbit stifado, Greek meatballs, grilled meat/seafood skewers and gyros are among the many menu options.

Odyssey also has a range of vegetarian options, combining food from the meze section, such as grilled aubergine, tzatziki, stuffed mushrooms, breaded feta cheese and much more.

Customers describe Odyssey’s atmosphere as relaxed, romantic, warm, and cosy with Greek music playing in the background and very friendly & accommodating staff.

Home Page

Knifesmithgate, Chesterfield, S40 1RF
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

All aspects of home cooked Greek food from preparation to plating up.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

Presenting/plating food

Vegetable prep

Meat prep

Cooking

Making homemade soups

Prep for starters

Making desserts

menu development

Checking orders and deliveries

Stock management

Maintaining general hygiene of the kitchen

Presenting/plating food

Assisting the CDP / sous chef / head chef

Any other duties that befit your role and/or add to your training
SKILLS REQUIRED

Organised, tidy, clean, attention to detail.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Friendly, a team player, the ability to listen to your peers, organised and reliable.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

You should have a good standard of Maths & English.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

There is potential for permanent employment on completion of your apprenticeship.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Friday & Saturday restaurant closes at 23:00 so consideration for transportation at this time of the night.

WORKING WEEK

Approx 40 hours per week including college. The restaurant is open Tuesday – Sunday, your hours will very to cover opening hours.

WAGE

£148 per week

Please note the College Campus for this apprenticeship is Buxton

Commis Chef Apprentice

EMPLOYER

Quintessential food lead country pub, quirky, relaxed and cosy. Monthly changing seasonal menus with everything being made in house. Only 10 tables seating 34 but turning out approximately between 500 to 600 covers weekly. Great place to learn with at least 11 dishes changing plus desserts, regular menu items and specials each month. I have been trading at the Packhorse for the past 11 years and have brought all my knowledge from 16 years managing high volume bars and restaurants in London.

In my time at the Packhorse the turnover has tripled. We are currently looking to employ young chefs that we will bring on and up to speed very quickly in all aspects as we have with many others over the years. There is also real potential to move upwards into a more senior role once we have seen how that person works. Great opportunity!

Little Longstone, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1NN

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Country pub seeks enthusiastic chefs to gain experience in catering. Good rates of pay and a great place to learn with monthly changing, seasonal menus.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

Preparation and service of all elements of the starters, tapas, sandwich and dessert section. Assisting more senior chefs in plating up on the pass and general kitchen duties.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Hard working, enthusiastic about food and willing to learn.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Clean and tidy, friendly, and must be able to get on with others in a small team.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

You should have a good standard of Maths & English

FUTURE PROSPECTS

Permanent job and security with more money for the right candidates. Potential to move into a more senior role quite quickly with the relevant pay.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

We are in a rural location so own transport is very helpful. We are on a bus route but unsure if the timetable coincides with work hours and there are none after 6pm.

WORKING WEEK

Rota basis mixed over days and nights. Day shifts – 9 till 4 weekdays, 9 till 5 weekends. Night shifts – 5 till approximately 10.30 across the week. Approx. 30 hours per week plus weekly day release to college.

WAGE

£117 per week

Please note the College Campus for this apprenticeship is Buxton

Commis Chef
EMPLOYER

The Greenman (The Old Brewery) Public House and Restaurant is an exciting new pub and dining establishment in the heart of the market town of Ashbourne, just on the edge of the Peak District. The pub is a flagship for Nyetimber Wines and features classic offers like Timothy Taylor’s, a small but well-chosen wine list of 40 bins and a wide range of spirits, as well as the international favourites like Estella Damm and Maeloc. In the dining room, expect refined, unpretentious cooking with wonderful ingredients. With just forty covers, and set back from the bustling bar, diners can enjoy a meal in a secluded and cosy atmosphere. This dining room is overlooking the expansive open plan kitchen where you can watch the highly skilled team at work. The kitchen boasts the latest in culinary equipment, which the chefs use to their full advantage to create the food on offer. The menu is entirely seasonal, so will be varied and change often, but the emphasis is on simplicity, with local, seasonal, top quality produce at the heart.

www.thegreenman.co.uk

Address; 10 St John Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1GH

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Working under the supervision of the Executive Chef, Head Chef & Sous Chef, you must be able to work under pressure in order to succeed in your role. Duties and responsibilities working as a Commis Chef involves learning a lot of different skills in a short amount of time and then practicing those skills by implementing them in actual tasks throughout the kitchen. The most successful Commis Chefs are fast learners who actively develop their skills and are not afraid to ask Senior Chefs as many questions as necessary.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

Helping prepare ingredients and do any tasks the Chefs need assistance with. Helping carry & unpack deliveries and learn where everything goes. Learn about general day to day running of the kitchen. Measuring out ingredients and portion sizing. Preparing vegetables. Assist and learn about stock rotation. Ensuring good food hygiene and health and health and safety at all times. Keeping Chefs stations clean and organised.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Basic knife skills would be advantageous.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Complete focus

a real passion for the job

a thirst for learning

excellent time keeping

a positive attitude

a good work ethos.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Ideally candidates will have good numeracy, literacy and ICT skills (grade C/4 or above) You may be able to study these alongside your apprenticeship – to be discussed at college interview.
FUTURE PROSPECTS

There is strong potential for permanent employment and/or further training on completion of this apprenticeship dependant on your performance throughout.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Working hours will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Transport, you should consider how you will to and from work each day.

WORKING WEEK

30 hours per week including college on a shift basis that will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

WAGE
£117 – £170 per week dependant on any experience and/or prior achievement.

Please note the College Campus for this apprenticeship is Buxton.

Café & Ice cream parlour Apprentice
EMPLOYER

Matlock Meadows is a family owned/run business based on a real working Dairy Farm. The farm has diversified into ice cream production using the farms own milk. This is retailed through the farm’s on-site coffee shop/ice cream parlour. The business has grown over the past 7 years both with wholesale ice cream sales and expansion of the coffee shop with a larger food offering.

www.matlockmeadows.co.uk

Address; Masson Farm, Matlock, DE4 2JG

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

We manufacture our own ice cream and make delicious breakfasts and lunches, we are looking for a new team member to join us and learn about running a successful business.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

You will get involved with all aspects of the business including;

Front of house service

Taking payments & cashing up

Stock management

Some food prep

Assisting with the production of homemade ice cream

Ensuring any paperwork is completed

Ensuring high levels of cleanliness

Any other duties that befit your role and/or will add to your learning

SKILLS REQUIRED

Ability to deal with the general public in a friendly manner

High standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Good organisational skills

Able to work well within within a team

Able to work independently on tasks as required

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Friendly

A team player

Attention to detail

Able to follow instruction

Hard working

Conscientious

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

A good standard of Maths & English, ideally GCSE grade C/4 or above however there may be a possibility of studying towards these alongside your apprenticeship.

As we keep written records it is important that you have neat handwriting.
FUTURE PROSPECTS

There is a strong potential for a permanent role and more training.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

There is a short walk from the town centre if using public transport to get to work.

You will be required to work weekend shifts.

To assist with the manufacture of ice cream you will be asked to weigh reasonably heavy ingredients, carry buckets/pans of ice cream etc so a reasonable level of fitness would be required.

WORKING WEEK

Working shifts to cover our opening hours which are Tuesdays – Sundays 9.30am – 5.30pm. Approx. 30 hours per week.

WAGE
£150 per week

Please note the College Campus for this apprenticeship is Buxton.

Hospitality Apprentice
EMPLOYER

We opened the Napoli restaurant back in June 2013 with the aim of bringing true Neapolitan pizza and beautiful handmade pasta to our home town of leek.

The restaurant was designed to be a laid back and relaxing place to eat out with friends and loved ones whilst delivering the great quality traditional Italian food that we have come to love so much.

http://www.thenapoli.co.uk/

Address; High Street, Leek, ST13 5DZ

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Working front of house and some food production at the Napoli; We observe the strict rules of Neapolitan pizza making. We are looking for a committed team member to join us.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

Duties are likely to include;

Production of fresh pizzas

Production of fresh pasta

Preparation of meals in the kitchen

Frost of house service

Clean down and maintaining hygiene standards

Taking bookings

Ordering produce

Working as part of a team to make sure customers have a great time

Any other duties that befit your role

SKILLS REQUIRED

Some customer service skills would be advantageous. A passion for the hospitality industry.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Friendly, organised, punctual, reliable, able to work as part of a team and able to follow instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

GCSE Maths & English grade C/4 or above (or the equivalent of this)

There may be a possibility of completing functional skills alongside your apprenticeship, please discuss at college interview.
FUTURE PROSPECTS

There is potential for permanent work following the completion of your apprenticeship.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Please note we are open evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Please consider how you will get to work each day.

WORKING WEEK

Approx. 30-40 hours per week working shifts to cover open hours. You will also spend one day a week at college.

WAGE
£117 – 156 per week

Please note the College Campus for this apprenticeship is Buxton.

Accountant / Management Assistant
To apply for this role please send CV to feapprenticeships@blc.ac.uk

***The AAT Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship requires an applicant to already have a relevant Level 2 qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping or a working knowledge of double entry***

This role is for a person to become an important and vital member of our administration team with the responsibility to keep the company finances on track. You’ll work closely with the management team to chase up debts and ensure that the organisation is using its resources in the most efficient ways. As a good decision maker, you’ll be deciding whether to loan money to a new creditor as well as managing the debts of existing creditors. There are wider HR responsibilities, overseeing employee benefits and pay reviews.

The key parts to the role are: (Key: # initial duties………$ work towards duties (typically 1yr later)

Bookkeeping
- Balancing accounts (also known as ‘double book keeping’) #
- Processing sales invoices, receipts and payments #
- Completing VAT returns #
- Preparing invoices for the Inland Revenue #
- Checking company bank statements #
- Preparing cash flow statements #
- Dealing with financial paperwork and filing #
Management assistance
- Budgeting #
- Raising invoices #
- Managing ledgers #
- Preparing expenses report #
- Processing expense payments $
- Preparing VAT returns #
- Processing VAT payments $
Finance Control
- Analysis of the books #
- Producing Management reports #
- Producing accounts $
- Monitoring the performance of departments #
- Auditing $
- Overseeing tax and regulatory/compliance issues #
- Liaison with accountants #
- Contributing to decisions regarding financial strategy $
Payroll
- Checking people’s hours #
- Preparing overtime and commission payments schedule #
- Preparing salary list for payment each month #
- Making the monthly payments on time $
- Working out tax and national insurance deductions #
- Working out pension contributions and deductions #
- Setting up new members of staff #
- Issuing tax forms (P45s, P60s, for example) #
- Managing special situations like maternity or sickness pay #
Sales Ledger
- Setting up new clients #
- Producing invoices #
- Banking and reconciliation #
- Running off turnover statements #
- Chasing up and documenting outstanding debts #
- Sorting out any rebates and filing #
- Checking VAT has been included on invoices #
- Providing creditors with VAT receipts #
Purchase Ledger / Credit Control
- Checking customer’s credit ratings with banks #
- Recommending whether to offer the credit #
- Setting up the terms and conditions of the credit $
- Dealing with internal queries about payments #
- Ensuring customers pay on time #
- Aiding Negotiations re-payment plans #
Procurement
- Getting goods and services for the best price and value $
- Cutting any waste and unnecessary costs to create a streamlined process and fast production times $
- Working with suppliers to ensure that key processes are running efficiently and cost-effectively $
- Building strong working relationships both internally and with key suppliers #
- Contract management and negotiation $
- Understanding and keeping up with new trends and regulations in the business #
- Dealing with international suppliers $
- Understanding technology and managing online systems such as e-auctions and e-tendering $
Experience of working in a finance role previously would be preferred but is not essential.

General office hours with flexibility apply to this role.

The salary is negotiable and dependant on any previous knowledge and/or experience.

Company website; www.electroserv.co.uk

Address; Lyme Green Business Park, Macclesfield, SK11 0LR

Apprentice Kitchen Assistant - The Royal Oak Hurdlow, Nr Buxton

Skills

Personal Qualities

Apply now to take advantage of this opportunity!

Apprentice Commis Chef - Alton Bridge Hotel, Alton

EMPLOYER

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

SKILLS REQUIRED

PERSONAL QUALITIES

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

FUTURE PROSPECTS

THINGS TO CONSIDER

WORKING WEEK

WAGE

Customer Service Apprentice - Tagg Lane Dairy (Paul Boam), Bakewell

EMPLOYER

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

SKILLS REQUIRED

PERSONAL QUALITIES

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

FUTURE PROSPECTS

THINGS TO CONSIDER

WORKING WEEK

WAGE

Commis Chef Apprentice - Three Roofs Cafe, Castleton

EMPLOYER

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

SKILLS REQUIRED

PERSONAL QUALITIES

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

FUTURE PROSPECTS

THINGS TO CONSIDER

WORKING WEEK

WAGE

Early Years Apprentice - Blue Grass Purple Cow, Disley

EMPLOYER

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

SKILLS REQUIRED

PERSONAL QUALITIES

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

FUTURE PROSPECTS

THINGS TO CONSIDER

WORKING WEEK

WAGE

Apprentice Commis Chef - Constantinos Diamantidis/Odyssey Greek Restaurant, Chesterfield

EMPLOYER

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

SKILLS REQUIRED

PERSONAL QUALITIES

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

FUTURE PROSPECTS

THINGS TO CONSIDER

WORKING WEEK

WAGE

Commis Chef Apprentices - The Packhorse Inn (Coopers Pub Co), Bakewell

EMPLOYER

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

SKILLS REQUIRED

PERSONAL QUALITIES

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

FUTURE PROSPECTS

THINGS TO CONSIDER

WORKING WEEK

WAGE

Commis Chef - The Greenman Public House (The Old Brewery), Ashbourne

EMPLOYER

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

SKILLS REQUIRED

PERSONAL QUALITIES

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

FUTURE PROSPECTS

THINGS TO CONSIDER

WORKING WEEK

If you would like to talk to someone at BLC just call 0800 074 0099
or you can email us an enquiry to enquiries@blc.ac.uk