Hospitality & Catering

Employer:

Our first Wildhive hotel is nestled in 35 acres of gardens, wild meadow and woodland. This lovely Victorian country house hideaway is perfectly situated at the gateway to the Peak District with 15 individually designed bedrooms in the house, two Treehouses and 11 woodland Hives. The light and airy Garden Room restaurant and bar serving fresh, seasonal food overlooks the valley, and the converted Coach House offers wellbeing experiences from cycling to treatments. Our homely retreat is the perfect place to gather with friends and family.

Address: Callow Hall Hotel, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AA.

Vacancy Description:

You will be working in a high-end country house hotel, learning from experienced chefs.

As an apprentice at callow hall:

• You will be learning all aspects of the kitchen from washing the pots, to butchery and fish prep, veg prep, pastry and afternoon teas, breakfast.
• You will learn prep skills also service skills plating cold starters and cooking side dishes to start.
• You will learn to work clean and tidy and under pressure of a busy kitchen environment.
• You will work under the guidance of a senior chef with the goal to be able to run a section solo in time.

Skills Required:

• You should have a passion for cooking.
• Good work ethic.
• Want to improve yourself.

Personal Qualities:

• Friendly.
• A team player.
• The ability to listen to your peers.
• Organised and reliable.

Salary:

• £10,000 per annum.
• Benefits: Tips, profit sharing scheme.

Working Week:

• 40 hours per week.
• 4 days per week.
• Between 9am and 10pm.

Is there potential for future employment?

There will be the opportunity for full time employment at the end of the apprenticeship.

Qualifications Required:

A good standard of Maths and English (4/C or Equivalent).

Training to be Provided:

Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship.

Employer:

Our historic Georgian-styled house is set in extensive landscaped gardens in Cromford has been beautifully refurbished, restored and given its original name when built by the Arkwright family in the 19th century. We are committed to providing our team members with an enjoyable place of work and pride ourselves with the investments and dedication to our individual employees, watching them learn and develop their skills and confidence. We have opportunities to provide internal promotions.

Address: Oakhill, Intake Lane, Cromford, DE4 3RH.

Vacancy Description:

As Apprentice chef, you will have the opportunity to embrace and experience a thriving kitchen environment. To learn and develop your skills and passion, with potential to progress further within your career, under the mentorship of our senior chefs and Head Chef. You will be responsible for delivering high levels of food safety, health and hygiene, food preparations, cleanliness, assisting with the kitchen records, documentation and stock controls. To be attentive and confident in peak times and adhering additional requests to support within the Kitchen, as and when they arise.

Salary:

This will be dependant on experience, to be discussed on appointment.

Working Week:

A range of shifts available to meet the needs of our busy kitchen, which is open from 7am until 9pm. It would be a minimum of 30 hours a week, which would include weekends.

Any Benefits: Long term career opportunity for the right candidate

Is there potential for future employment?

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

Skills Required:

Basic levels of cooking knowledge and application, kitchen hygiene and cleanliness to a good standard.

Personal Qualities:

We’re looking for a great team fit, someone who shares our enthusiasm, our energy and creativity to continue to establish Oakhill’s reputation for delicious freshly-cooked food. We are a happy team that encourages a sense of fun at work. So, if you’re confident, conscientious, approachable, with a good sense of humour, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications Required:

A good standard of Maths and English (4/C or Equivalent).

Training to be Provided:

Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Employer:

The Miners Arms is a traditional 17th Century country pub and restaurant in the beautiful, historic village of Eyam, nestled in the heart of the village and surrounded by the stunning countryside of the Derbyshire Peak District. The Miners Arms also offers 7 en-suite Bed and Breakfast rooms, including single, double and twin bedrooms.

Address: Water Lane, Eyam, Hope Valley, S32 5RG.

Vacancy Description:

We are looking for someone to join our hard working team at the Miners Arms. As an apprentice commis chef, you will prepare food and carry out basic cooking tasks under the supervision of our senior chefs and will be able to learn and understand how to carry out the basic functions in the kitchen.

We are looking for a hardworking and passionate candidate to become part of our team. You will be working with our chefs to provide food service and maintain our high standards of working. You will be mentored throughout your employment to build and develop your skills.

Salary:

Meets Apprenticeship Minimum to start, DOE.

Working Week:

Minimum of 30 hours.

We are flexible to ensure the role fits for the right candidate, however the role must include weekends.

Other days and start times are negotiable to ensure that it fits travel commitments and college.

Is there potential for future employment?

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

Skills Required:

• You should have a passion for cooking.
• A good work ethic.
• Work well in a strong team.

Personal Qualities:

• Friendly.
• A team player.
• The ability to listen to your peers.
• Organised and reliable.

Qualifications Required:

A good standard of Maths and English (4/C or Equivalent).

Training to be Provided:

Commis Chef Level 2 apprenticeship.

An exciting position has become available for a full-time Chef de Partie based in Ashbourne.

Live in accommodation is available.

Employer:

A stylish dining pub owned by the Hon. Johnny Greenall and his wife – a descendant of the Duncombe family. There are several cosy rooms to choose from, each with their own identity, and menus mix pub classics with more ambitious restaurant-style dishes. Luxurious bedrooms overlook the countryside.

Why should you apply?

• The chance to join a well-established company.
• The opportunity to become part of a hardworking, dedicated team.
• To showcase your knowledge and experience.

Role Requirements:

• Have experience in a similar role.
• Be confident, reliable and a good team player.
• Must love food and the produce.
• Have a high attention to detail.
• Be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Be able to adhere to all food hygiene regulations.
• You will need to be flexible to work a variety of hours.

Role Responsibilities:

• Maintain an effective working relationship within the team.
• Communicate and liaise effectively with other departments.
• Work in all departments with respective Chef de Parties preparing and serving food items as required.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness in all assigned areas of the department.
• Deal with deliveries and stock rotation, minimizing spoilage and waste.
• Maintain that cost control policies and reporting procedures are followed.
• Deputise and ensure the smooth running of the kitchen during the Sous Chef’s absence.
• Attend all training sessions when requested to do so.
• Perform other related tasks when required to do so.

Qualifications Required:

A basic standard of Maths and English ideally GCSE 4/C or above but there is a possibility to study towards equivalent qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.

Future Prospects:

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

Working Week:

35 hours per week, plus College time.

Wage:

Between £6.56 and £8.36 per hour.

Training to be provided:

Chef De Partie level 3 apprenticeship.

There is the possibility of studying towards Maths & English qualifications if you have not already achieved, this is dependant on personal circumstances.

College Campus:

Buxton.