Apprentice (Catering)

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Working Pattern:

Part time

Advert Start Date:

27/07/2022

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 09/08/2022 23:59

Salary:

£9,280 p.a. (£4.81 per hour) NMW in second year

Hours per week:

Job Category:

Apprenticeships

Vacancy ID:

230295

Employment Location:

Your normal place of work will be either Green Lane – Spennymoor, Spennymoor Education Centre or Meadowfield. However, you may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham

Post Number:

REG22/215

Number of posts:

Closing date:

9 Aug

Further Information

Temporary – 2 years

Closing date – 9th August 2022

35 hours per week

Durham County Council is the largest council in the North East, we employ over 16,000 people and have a budget of around £1.3 billion which helps us provide services for more than 513,000 people.

We are a forward-looking council and recognise that we need passionate people who share our enthusiasm to deliver fantastic services to the people of County Durham.

Why choose an apprenticeship with Durham County Council?

The council is recognised in the government’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers List and celebrates the huge benefits apprentices bring to us an employer. Apprentices bring fresh ideas and new ways of doing things, challenge our thinking, bring new skills and knowledge that enables us to strengthen our workforce and ensure we have an organisation that is fit for the future.

We are a modern employer with a range of employee benefits and have a successful track record in supporting our apprentices to secure permanent employment with the council.

Apprenticeships are a great way to earn and learn, they are a direct route to employment where you’ll get hands-on-training and everyday opportunities to put your new skills and knowledge into practice.

Alongside ‘on the job training’, you’ll also undertake formal study through a university, college or training provider, this is where you’ll work to achieve a recognised qualification.

The role

The Facilities Management Team manages designated Durham County Council buildings to ensure they are safe, compliant and maintained to the agreed standards for employees and visitors. The team also provides cleaning, caretaking and catering services.

The role of the Apprentice (Catering) is to support other members of the catering team to prepare, cook and serve food to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service.
You will work under supervision and will be expected to develop your skills over time to provide a customer focussed service to Durham County Council employees and members of the public to ensure the effective delivery of a range of catering services.

The apprenticeship post will be based at either Green Lane – Spennymoor, Spennymoor Education Centre or Meadowfield but you may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham.

You will study towards the Commis Chef Level 2 with New College Durham as part of your apprenticeship.

You must have good communication skills, together with the ability to problem solve, make decisions and to work as part of a team.

How to find out more information?

Further information about this apprenticeship can be found in the supporting documents section.

Please visit the below link to see the Rewards and Benefits which DCC offer:
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

Interviews are due to be held from the week commencing Monday 15th August 2022.

If you require any additional information on this apprenticeship you can also contact Kathryn Elliott – email: kathryn.elliott@durham.gov.uk

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Apply on-line via the jobs portal or for further assistance contact the Human Resources & Employee Services Team email PESREG@durham.gov.uk

Please note that all communication regarding your application for a post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.

In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.