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Apprenticeships in Professional Cookery At St Katherine’s School

What is an Apprenticeship? • An Apprenticeship is a paid job with training , leading to a package of qualifications which relate to the job. • It allows you to be in full-time work as well as continuing your education and gaining qualifications. You “earn as you learn”

Wages and Employability • There is a National Minimum Wage for Apprentices. In October is rises to £3.30 per hour for apprentices aged 16-18 • Average salary for an apprentice chef is £180 per week The higher your level of Apprenticeship the more you are likely to be paid. Some of our apprentices earn £220 per week! • Apprentices earn higher wages over a lifetime and have a greater likelihood of being employed , than someone without training. Contact Mr Oliver Hunter at St. Katherine’s School for more information or to apply for one of the chef vacancies – 01275 373737

Chef-ability Skills • Next year The Leaf Restaurant at St. Katherine’s School is offering a unique opportunity for Year 10 and Year 11 students to gain Hospitality industry experience and employability skills. • Students are invited to come and work in the kitchen of our fine-dining training restaurant on Thursday evenings 5.00pm until 10.00pm. • The opportunity will give young people an insight into the life of a chef and also help to build up employability skills such as communication, teamwork, confidence, leadership etc. Contact Mr Oliver Hunter at St. Katherine’s School for more information or – 01275 373737 www.careerpilot.org.uk