2 Years / Level 8 / Part-time / Work Placement
The Sous Chef Apprenticeship is an 'earn and learn' Honours Degree Programme that combines on-the-iob training with academic study in an Institute of Technology.
This programme is designed by industry and academic professionals so the Apprentice will gain the knowledge, skills and competencies at an advanced level, to ensure that all aspects of food preparation, production and service is are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with food hygiene regulations, company standards and policies.
The programme enables the Apprentice to be an effective team leader and production specialist at operational, managerial and technical levels. The programme also focuses on the responsibility of guiding, directing and training team members. Apprentices will be concentrating on areas such as personal development, food innovation, and the capitalisation of market trends and the management of department finances and budgets; all the while endeavouring to exceed customer expectations. It combines classroom training with hands-on practical skills development within the workplace. Your work-based mentor will monitor and help you progress through the apprenticeship and you will learn how your college based learning links to your everyday working environment.
Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.
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