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Commercial Kitchen Technicians Catering & Refrigeration Apprenticeships
What does this mean?
Catering equipment technicians install and maintain preparation equipment (mixers, food processors), cooking equipment (ovens, fryers, microwaves) and dishwashing equipment, large and small.
There are legislative requirements for this equipment to be looked after, aside from the necessity for it to function properly to serve food.
For customers in traditional restaurants and hotels but also but also schools, universities, hospitals, care homes, corporate offices and manufacturing facilities – and major venues from museums to sports stadiums.
What sort of career does this lead to?
Experienced and skilled technicians are in very high demand around the world, and readily earn £50,000/year, in many instances much more. Those with the appetite for responsibility may become team leaders, supervisors, technical leaders in different regions or, as was the case with our 2013 refrigeration trainee, Alex Wilson, General Managers running their own territory.
What do I need to do to pass?
On the one hand the right behaviours, consistent course work and application – and, at the end, passing the End Point Assessment – a rigorous mixture of practical and paperwork conducted by independent parties and partners.
What does it cost?
Nothing.
This is an earn-as-you-learn programme – and not on derisory terms, MCFT is signed up to the Foundation Living Wage – with reasonable personal use of the company van included (small tax charge).
This absolutely provides a great alternative to mainstream further education, with the added benefit of not holding the debt that often comes associated with university.
It’s understandably an investment for us and we love watching people develop their careers, but there will be an agreement to sign to ensure that the investment costs are realised by MCFT
Why MCFT?
- We are respected as the premier service provider in the UK – with a global footprint.
- We work to the highest standards, with the same approach to training and development.
- Unique opportunity to train with your employer – motivated to grow and develop the next generation.