Apprentice Production Chef - The Pond Cafe, Bonchurch

Job Posted: 11 June 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Ventnor, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Apprenticeship Wage - TBC
• Industries: Apprenticeships Catering, Hospitality & Bar Chefs

The Pond Café in Bonchurch is about to re-open under new management, and they are looking for an apprentice production chef.

The café is situated in a picturesque area, opposite the pond in Bonchurch Old Village, and just minutes from the main bus route.

The café is looking to serve meals and snacks, all home made but using the finest of local ingredients in all dishes where possible.

This would suit someone either leaving school or college this year - to start as soon as possible.

As an apprentice Production Chef, you will take on a full-time role in the kitchen under the supervision of the chef, whilst also undertaking the Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship with HTP Apprenticeship College.

Please use the following link to find out more about the apprenticeship:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeships/st0589-v1-2

Key Responsibilities:

·       Ensuring ingredients are in stock, in date and rotating stock 

·       Receiving ordered items and storing items

·       Preparing ingredients for menu items

·       Cooking food and preparing to a high standard ready for table delivery – and to meet regulatory and legislative requirements around food hygiene and dietary requirements

·       To assist the Chef generally

·       To keep the kitchen clean and tidy at all times, and to record cleaning

·       The flexibility to work weekends, and to cover other staff as required

·       A flexible approach to getting the task done

Desired Skills:

None! – We are just looking for a very friendly person, someone with passion, personality and a desire to learn and progress.

Hours:

The hours will be a minimum of 30, which may increase based on business needs.

The role is based on 5 days, including some weekends.

To Apply:

If you are looking to build a career in professional cookery, do not miss this opportunity.

Candidates should ideally have achieved GCSE Maths and English at grades A-C (9-4) or functional skills level 2 in both, or may have to work towards this to complete the apprenticeship.

Please apply via IW Jobs, and add a covering letter with your CV.

Candidates will then be selected for an interview by HTP Apprenticeship College.

This advert may be removed early if we receive a vast number of applicants.