Apprentice Chef

Getting In Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic kitchen team as an Apprentice Chef, where your passion for food will shine. This role offers hands-on training and the opportunity to develop your culinary skills. You'll prepare and present dishes while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. With a commitment to excellence, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the heart of the community at Greene King pubs. Enjoy competitive pay, career development opportunities, and exclusive discounts as you embark on this exciting culinary journey. If you're eager to learn and grow in the culinary arts, this apprenticeship is the perfect start to your career!

Benefits

33% discount on food and drink

Wage Stream access

Retail discounts up to 30%

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Free employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Passion for food and desire to create perfect dishes.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet customer expectations.
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team for timely meal delivery.

Skills

Team Working

Organisation Skills

Education

Functional Skills in English

Functional Skills in Maths

Job description

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Apply From: 07/02/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Employer

Acorn (Bicester)

Vacancy Description

As a Chef apprentice, 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.

Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple.

We're all about rewarding our teams' hard work, that's why...

You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands - As one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• 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.
• Wage Stream - 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...
• 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.
• Free employee assistance program - Mental Health, well-being, Financial, and Legal support because you matter!

As a Chef apprentice, you will...

• Prepare, cook and present food which 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.

What your apprenticeship includes:

• A mixture of face-to-face and Skype/phone catch-ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress.
• A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars.
• Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer.
• The chance to get Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE or equivalent).
• A Chef Apprenticeship Qualification once you have completed the 15-month programme.
• Attend 4 masterclasses to further develop your Chef skills.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Chef

Employer Description

Greene King is the country's leading pub retailer and brewer, running over 3,100 pubs, restaurants, and hotels in towns, villages, and city-centre high streets across England, Wales, and Scotland. With a rich heritage of over 200 years, we brew award-winning beers and operate managed, tenanted, leased, and franchised pubs from our headquarters in Bury St. Edmunds.

Vacancy Location

Pingle Drive OX26 6WB

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

2

Vacancy Reference Number

1000300372

Key Dates

Apply From

07/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-03-05 11:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-03-11 12:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Learning Provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Skills Required

Team Working, Organisation Skills

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