Apprentice Chef

Training Provider; Beer; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33% discount on brands

Free employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Greene King Inns hotel discounts

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wagestream wage access

Retail discounts

Job summary

The Anchor Inn in Beer, a Greene King Community pub, offers an Apprentice Chef role within Lifetime Training. You will train on the job, cook and present meals to spec, and grow skills through the in-house Chef Academy while developing hygiene and teamwork in a busy kitchen.

This apprenticeship includes mentoring, support for English and Maths Functional Skills, and regular reviews, with full-time hours and a structured path into professional cooking.

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with your team to provide high-quality meals on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

Skills

Cooking

Education

Functional Skills English

Functional Skills Maths

Job description

Training Provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Salary: See vacancy details — £22,776 a year

The Anchor Inn is situated in the beautiful coastal village of Beer and makes for the ideal spot to unwind after a day of exploring Devon’s South coast and take in the glorious sea views. Our waterside pub offers an extensive menu with delicious dishes from hand-battered fish & chips to succulent steaks and indulgent desserts.

As an Apprentice Chef with Community Pubs, your passion for all things food, and the desire to make the perfect dish every time, is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving during a fast-paced service, you’ll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.

Community Pubs are the beating heart of local neighbourhoods – places where people come together, stories are shared, and lasting connections are made. Backed by Greene King’s rich pub heritage, this brand is built around everything a great local should be welcoming, familiar, lively, and full of character. With great value food, trusted drinks, friendly faces, and genuine hospitality, Community Pubs deliver an experience that is authentic, inclusive, and proudly local. Community Pubs aren’t just places to visit – they’re places to belong.

As an Apprentice Chef, you will…

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why you will benefit from…

• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies.
• Menopause Friendly Employer.
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

What your apprenticeship includes:

• You won’t need to attend college, our apprenticeships are delivered through work based training which includes a mixture of face-to-face sessions and remote Team calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You will also have a mentor within the workplace to support you.
• Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths, with support tailored to your needs (if you don’t already have GCSE or equivalents).
• Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach including feedback sessions.

Alongside working full time as an Apprentice Chef, you will also be joining our unique Chef Academy, where you will have the opportunity to attend four masterclasses designed to teach you expert knowledge and technical skills involved in 4 different areas of cooking.

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.