Tameside College

Bakery Apprenticeship Available – John Street Bakery, Hill Street Ashton. OL7 0PZ

About the Employer

John Street Bakery has been trading for over forty-three years, and create a unique product, which has sustained their business through the decades.

John Street Bakery bake all of their artisan bread fresh every day.

They deliver all over the region to fine restaurants and markets.

All of their products are Vegan friendly.

Overview of role

The broad purpose of the occupation is to produce or bake-off food safe bakery products and package and label them to specification. Bakery products may be bread, pastries or confectionery. Bread includes buns/rolls, enriched doughs and loaves. Pastries include croissants, danish pastries, puff pastries and tarts. Whilst confectionery includes cakes, cupcakes, muffins and swiss rolls. Depending on the type of bakery, bakers may produce one product or a range of bakery products. They use a range of tools and equipment, which they clean and check. It is important that they complete bakery documentation/records, for example compliance checks. They also contribute to material and stock control, maintaining the production environment, and product and process improvement. It is often a physically demanding environment. 

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation may interact with other bakers and people from other teams and functions. This will depend on the type, size and structure of the bakery. Other teams and functions may include hygiene, maintenance, quality, warehousing, distribution and other retail sections. Typically, they report to a manager. They may also have contact with external personnel such as suppliers, auditors and regulators. In a retail environment, customer contact is a key part of the role.

An employee in this occupation is responsible for working by themselves or as part of a team under supervision. They must produce safe bakery products to specification. Deadlines, productivity, efficiency, hygiene and environmental requirements must be met. They must ensure the health and safety of self and others. This includes the safe operation and cleaning of tools and equipment. Retail bakers must also meet service expectations and present a professional image of themselves and the company to customers.

Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Available – The Old Fire station Manchester Road, Mossley OL5 9BB

About the Employer

"Fire Station Day Nursery is a purpose built nursery in Mossley, built with the care and development of children as highest priority. Housed in a restored old Fire Station which has been converted to a modern bright and inspiring day nursery with ample parking”.

 Overview of the role 

This occupation is found in a range of private and public settings including; full day care, children’s centres, pre-schools, reception classes, playgroups, nursery schools, home based provision, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 in both indoor and outdoor environments.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to work and interact directly with children on a day to day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting. An EYP works as part of a professional team ensuring the welfare and care for children under the guidance and supervision of an Early Years Educator, teacher or other suitably qualified professional the Early Years Workforce.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with parents, children, colleagues and wider multi agency professionals and partners such as health visitors, social workers and speech and language therapists. Individuals will undergo all checks as per the EYFS requirements to ensure suitability to work with children.

They will be responsible for supporting child initiated and adult led activities based around the needs and interests of each individual child, supporting children’s learning through planned, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes and working as part of a team to ensure each child feels safe and secure. An EYP will also support the observation and assessment of each child and contribute to their learning experiences and assist with the care needs of the individual child such as teeth, skin, hair, feeding, changing nappies and toileting under direction of a more senior member of the team. They will also work in partnerships with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals, with support from a more senior member of the team, to meet the individual needs of each child. They will also have a responsibility for ensuring that they recognise when a child is in danger and/or at risk of serious harm or abuse and contributing to the health and safety of the children, staff and others on the premises.

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Available – Rainbow Corner Day Nursery Lumn Road, Hyde, SK14 1PR

About the Employer

Our aim is to provide a professional but friendly nursery with a family atmosphere whilst providing a safe, stimulating and educationally aware programme of activities as well as high quality care and social up-bringing.

Overview

• Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
• Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
• Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure
• Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations
• Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine
• Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child

With additional experience, an Early Years Educator can become the manager of an early years setting

Individuals will undergo all the checks as per the EYFS requirements to ensure suitability to work with children. 

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Available – Sunflower Day Nursery, Gorse Hall Day Centre, High Street, Stalybridge SK15 1SE

About the Employer

Sunflower Stalybridge is an innovative day nursery offering full flexible day-care and a support partnership for parents. It is owned and managed by mums who want to deliver the best care possible, to innovate and educate each unique child and to ensure the best start in the important early years.

 Overview of the role 

• Plans and supervises child initiated and adult led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
• Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
• Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure
• Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations
• Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine
• Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child

With additional experience, an Early Years Educator can become the manager of an early years setting

Individuals will undergo all the checks as per the EYFS requirements to ensure suitability to work with children. 

Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Available – Manchester Settlement 1328 -1330, Ashton Old Road Openshaw, Manchester M11 1JG

 About the Employer

 "Creating Cycles of Community Change; Manchester Settlement works with the local community to deliver Health and Wellbeing Services Community Activities Family Services Childcare Youth Services"

 Overview

 This occupation is found in a range of private and public settings including; full day care, children’s centres, pre-schools, reception classes, playgroups, nursery schools, home based provision, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 in both indoor and outdoor environments.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to work and interact directly with children on a day to day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting. An EYP works as part of a professional team ensuring the welfare and care for children under the guidance and supervision of an Early Years Educator, teacher or other suitably qualified professional the Early Years Workforce.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with parents, children, colleagues and wider multi agency professionals and partners such as health visitors, social workers and speech and language therapists. Individuals will undergo all checks as per the EYFS requirements to ensure suitability to work with children.

They will be responsible for supporting child initiated and adult led activities based around the needs and interests of each individual child, supporting children’s learning through planned, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes and working as part of a team to ensure each child feels safe and secure. An EYP will also support the observation and assessment of each child and contribute to their learning experiences and assist with the care needs of the individual child such as teeth, skin, hair, feeding, changing nappies and toileting under direction of a more senior member of the team. They will also work in partnerships with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals, with support from a more senior member of the team, to meet the individual needs of each child. They will also have a responsibility for ensuring that they recognise when a child is in danger and/or at risk of serious harm or abuse and contributing to the health and safety of the children, staff and others on the premises.

Employer: B & H Precision Tooling

Address: Unit 6 Kenwood Rd, Stockport SK5 6PH

Role Profile:

This role will allow the post holder to train as an Engineering Apprentice by undertaking a structured training programme of academic study and workshop work in order to gain the required skills and knowledge to support the Operations function.

Hours:

Day Shift

Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:30 (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Friday 07:30 to 12:30 (No lunch break)

(Day release at College – to be determined)

Duties:

· Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff.

· To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the department.

· To undertake and successfully complete suitable college courses throughout the training period, achieving the academic grades and practical skills in order to entitle yearly progression leading to the award of a suitable level 3 qualification in engineering.

· Learning and understanding the importance of Health and safety within the workspace and the College.

· To develop the skills to construct or modify equipment from verbal instructions and drawings to a high degree of precision.

· To learn how to maintain workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair.

· To maintain a logbook (to the required standards as determined by the training provider) over the duration of the apprenticeship period, recording projects that have been undertaken and the skills learned.

· To maintain and to ensure general good housekeeping of the workplace and work areas.

· To perform any other duties appropriate to the grade and role of the post holder.

The above list is not an exhaustive list, and it is the expectation that this role will be flexible wherever required.

Requirements:

· A minimum of 3 GCSE’s or equivalent at Grade A* - C, including passes in Maths and English and ideally Science. 

· A demonstrable interest in Engineering through school or hobby interests.

· Ability to work effectively and accurately.

· Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.

· Aptitude for practical science or engineering skills.

· Ability to work as a team member and possess good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills.

· To work with efficiency, accuracy and to be able to meet deadlines.

Level 2 COMMIS CHEF

 About the employer – Dinnerstone Restaurant – 99-101 High Street, Uppermill Oldham. OL3 6BD

About the Employer

Family-friendly, open-plan restaurant, with a modern sofa area plus a bar serving its own menu.

Located in the village of Uppermill, Saddleworth. Named after a local landmark linked to Druids in bygone days and more recent history with local Poet Ammon Wrigley. Anglo-Italian would best describe the food. Italian due to the pizza and pasta offerings. Anglo due to the eclectic mix of various tastes linked to our Colonial Days.

 Overview of the role - Preparing food and carrying out basic cooking tasks in every section of a kitchen under the supervision of a senior chef.

• Assist with organising & preparing food
• Use methods of cookery as shown by the Chef and through formal studies
• Prepare food items in accordance with menu requirements using standard recipes and production methods as directed by the Chef
• Assist food production as directed by the Chef
• Ensure smooth work flow
• Assist receipt of delivery of supplies with Chef supervision
• Clean and maintain kitchen
• Actively observe, learn and practice commercial cookery as per requirements of apprenticeship

Commis Chef Apprenticeship Available - The White Hart Inn. 51 Stockport Road, Lydgate, Oldham OL4 4JJ

About the Employer

Perched on a hill overlooking the countryside, this 18th-century, traditional village pub with rooms is 2.2 miles from Saddleworth Golf Club and 3.2 miles from the perimeter of the Peak District National Park.

The White Hart is a quintessentially English Inn with Rooms. Heart warming log fires in winter, a wine list for the discerning palate yet affordable, ...
There's a refined restaurant serving British cuisine, as well as a rustic brasserie with open fires and a relaxed bar.

Overview of the role - Preparing food and carrying out basic cooking tasks in every section of a kitchen under the supervision of a senior chef.

• Assist with organising & preparing food
• Use methods of cookery as shown by the Chef and through formal studies
• Prepare food items in accordance with menu requirements using standard recipes and production methods as directed by the Chef
• Assist food production as directed by the Chef
• Ensure smooth work flow
• Assist receipt of delivery of supplies with Chef supervision
• Clean and maintain kitchen
• Actively observe, learn and practice commercial cookery as per requirements of apprenticeship

Level 2 COMMIS CHEF

 About the employer – Stamford Golf Club, Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge. SK15 3PY

Stamford Golf Club pride themselves in making every event spectacular. The in house catering team offer their expertise and showcase their dynamic outlook on catering to create the perfect ambience for any special occasion. They offer a variety of delicious banquets and buffets, which are freshly prepared and homemade.

Every Sunday they welcome members of the public to come and join them for delicious lunch.

Stamford Golf Club are proud to continue their high standards of food hygiene to maintain a level 5 Food Hygiene Rating.

 Overview of the role - Preparing food and carrying out basic cooking tasks in every section of a kitchen under the supervision of a senior chef.

• Assist with organising & preparing food
• Use methods of cookery as shown by the Chef and through formal studies
• Prepare food items in accordance with menu requirements using standard recipes and production methods as directed by the Chef
• Assist food production as directed by the Chef
• Ensure smooth work flow
• Assist receipt of delivery of supplies with Chef supervision
• Clean and maintain kitchen
• Actively observe, learn and practice commercial cookery as per requirements of apprenticeship

Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship Available – The White Hart Inn. 51 Stockport Road, Lydgate, Oldham OL4 4JJ

 About the Employer

Perched on a hill overlooking the countryside, this 18th-century, traditional village pub with rooms is 2.2 miles from Saddleworth Golf Club and 3.2 miles from the perimeter of the Peak

District National Park.

The White Hart is a quintessentially English Inn with Rooms. Heart warming log fires in winter, a wine list for the discerning palate yet affordable, ...

There's a refined restaurant serving British cuisine, as well as a rustic brasserie with open fires and a relaxed bar.

 Overview

The role of a hospitality team member is very varied and although hospitality team members tend to specialise in an area, they have to be adaptable and ready to support team members across the business, for example during busy periods.  Specialist areas in hospitality include food and beverage service, serving alcoholic beverages, barista, food preparation, housekeeping, concierge and guest services, reception, reservations and conference and banqueting. The most important part of the role is developing fantastic ‘hospitality’ skills and knowledge such as recognising customer needs, knowing how to match them to the products and services of the business and working as part of a team to ensure that every customer, whether they are eating in a restaurant, drinking cocktails in a bar, ordering room service in a hotel or attending a business conference feels welcomed and looked after. Hospitality team members need to recognise customer profiles in hospitality and how customers have different needs; know the business vision and values, its main competitors, how it fits into the wider hospitality industry and how own area of work contributes to achieving business targets. Use clear and engaging communication to establish a good rapport with customers and ask relevant questions to determine their needs; perform activities to positively promote business/brand standards; support team members to ensure that the products and services delivered are of a high quality.

63 Degrees, in Manchester's Northern Quarter,is a unique setting in which to experience the very best of modern Frenchcuisine. Chef Eric Moreau and his wife Florence, welcome you into their family ran restaurant, which uses only French or locally sourced, fresh ingredients, and offers cooking that is designed to delight the senses and convey a whole new world of taste.

If you love coffee, you'll know that many people believe that the perfect temperature at which to serve it is 63°C, but Eric will tell you that it's also the temperature of his unique cooking technique, which he's perfected after many years of experimentation, whilst working in 2 and 3 Star Michelin restaurants in his native Paris.

Cooking dishes long and low at 63°, poultry tastes like you've never tasted it before, incomparably tender and full of unforgettable flavours, earning the restaurant a "good cooking" Michelin Plate award once more, in their 2019 guide.

Address: 104 High St, Manchester M4 1HQ

College address: Wellington Road, OL6 6BL.

Qualification: Level 2 Commis Chef

Duration: 12-16 months

Overview of the role - Preparing food and carrying out basic cooking tasks in every section of a kitchen under the supervision of a senior chef.

• Assist with organising & preparing food
• Use methods of cookery as shown by the Chef and through formal studies
• Prepare food items in accordance with menu requirements using standard recipes and production methods as directed by the Chef
• Assist food production as directed by the Chef
• Ensure smooth work flow
• Assist receipt of delivery of supplies with Chef supervision
• Clean and maintain kitchen
• Actively observe, learn and practice commercial cookery as per requirements of apprenticeship

63 Degrees, in Manchester's Northern Quarter, is a unique setting in which to experience the very best of modern French cuisine. Chef Eric Moreau and his wife Florence, welcome you into their family ran restaurant, which uses only French or locally sourced, fresh ingredients, and offers cooking that is designed to delight the senses and convey a whole new world of taste.

If you love coffee, you'll know that many people believe that the perfect temperature at which to serve it is 63°C, but Eric will tell you that it's also the temperature of his unique cooking technique, which he's perfected after many years of experimentation, whilst working in 2 and 3 Star Michelin restaurants in his native Paris.

Cooking dishes long and low at 63°, poultry tastes like you've never tasted it before, incomparably tender and full of unforgettable flavours, earning the restaurant a "good cooking" Michelin Plate award once more, in their 2019 guide.

Address: 104 High St, Manchester M4 1HQ

College address: Wellington Road, OL6 6BL.

Qualification: Level 2 Hospitality Team Member

Duration: 12-16 months

Overview

The role of a hospitality team member is very varied and although hospitality team members tend to specialise in an area, they have to be adaptable and ready to support team members across the business, for example during busy periods.  Specialist areas in hospitality include food and beverage service, serving alcoholic beverages, barista, food preparation, housekeeping, concierge and guest services, reception, reservations and conference and banqueting. The most important part of the role is developing fantastic ‘hospitality’ skills and knowledge such as recognising customer needs, knowing how to match them to the products and services of the business and working as part of a team to ensure that every customer, whether they are eating in a restaurant, drinking cocktails in a bar, ordering room service in a hotel or attending a business conference feels welcomed and looked after. Hospitality team members need to recognise customer profiles in hospitality and how customers have different needs; know the business vision and values, its main competitors, how it fits into the wider hospitality industry and how own area of work contributes to achieving business targets. Use clear and engaging communication to establish a good rapport with customers and ask relevant questions to determine their needs; perform activities to positively promote business/brand standards; support team members to ensure that the products and services delivered are of a high quality.

Furniture Manufacturer Apprenticeship Opportunity Available at L&J Furniture, Oldham OL8 2JP 

Overview

Furniture Manufacturers are skilled craftsmen/women who make pieces of furniture. They may work in a small, independent shop that produces custom furniture or in a factory that mass-produces pieces of furniture. They will manufacture furniture such as:

• Domestic – kitchens, bedrooms, living room and other items for the home
• Office - desk, seating, tables and other items for the office environment
• Contract - furniture for public areas such as hospitals, schools, hotels and airports
• Manufacture of high quality wooden components

L&J Furniture is renowned as one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of ready-assembled bedroom furniture. Every piece of our furniture has been fully assembled by their workforce to take away the stresses of self-assembly flat-packed furniture. 

With nine different styles and four colours that can be mixed and matched, their furniture is well suited to a traditional or contemporary setting. The inspiration comes from the founding company ‘Harrison Brothers (Furniture) Ltd’ which was incorporated in 1979.

The main sectors of supply are retail, Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Private Rental Sectors (PRS), HMO / SA landlords and we also supply to the healthcare division with some dementia and care home friendly ranges.