Apprentice Chef

Hilton; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Employee stock purchase

Parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Job summary

Hilton in Birmingham is seeking an Apprentice Chef to learn in a fast-paced hotel kitchen, gaining hands-on experience alongside experienced chefs. You will support cooking, plating and knife skills while learning essential techniques. This role includes 4 days on site and 1 day at college, with online food hygiene training as part of your development.

The position pays £12.71 per hour and provides practical experience in a renowned hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• Shows enthusiasm for hospitality and learning.
• Willingness to work in a kitchen environment.
• Availability for the apprenticeship schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations with food preparation, cooking and plating.
• Develop culinary skills through hands-on practice of techniques.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and avoid cross-contamination.
• Participate in Health & Safety development programs and hygiene training.
• Complete all aspects of the training programme.
• 4 days on site in the hotel, and 1 day in college.

Skills

Food prep

Cooking

Knife skills

Hygiene

Job description

Job Identification: 220763

Job Category: Culinary

Job Schedule: Full time

Salary £12.71 per hour

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an Apprentice Chef , you’re not just working alongside experienced chefs to gain practical experience in a professional kitchen – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Support kitchen operations: Assist chefs with food preparation, cooking, and plating dishes to ensure efficient service

• Develop culinary skills: Observe and practice essential techniques, including knife handling, sautéing, and baking

• Maintain kitchen cleanliness: Keep all work areas clean, tidy, and free of cross-contamination

• Participate in Health & Safety development programs: Complete online food hygiene training to gain new skills and knowledge and advance your culinary career

• Complete all aspects of the training programme

• 4 days on site in the hotel, and 1 day in college

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

How We’ll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future

• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones

• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves, care for members of their team, and care for their loved ones. Eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.