Apprentice Chef

TN United Kingdom; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative and vibrant hotel group as a Kitchen Apprentice, where you'll embark on an exciting culinary journey. This role offers hands-on training and the opportunity to gain a recognized NVQ qualification while working in a dynamic kitchen environment. Embrace your individuality and creativity as you support the kitchen team in delivering mouth-watering dishes and exceptional service. With a focus on personal growth and well-being, this position not only promises a rewarding career path but also a fun and inclusive workplace culture. Be part of a team that values personality and passion, and start your culinary adventure today!

Benefits

Pay above National Apprentice Rate

Complimentary Health and Wellness Membership

Discount on overnight stays

50% discount on Food and Drink

30% discount in Starbucks

Excellent training and development

Financial wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Fun and inclusive work environment

Company Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and grow within a kitchen team.
• Passionate about delivering excellent food service.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs during prep and service times.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NVQ Qualification

Job description

As a Kitchen Apprentice for Village Hotels, we are looking for passionate individuals to provide vital support in delivering brand-led mouth-watering dishes to all our customers in the various outlets within our F&B operation. If you're eager to start your journey within a kitchen team, we'll support you in every aspect of your role, providing on-the-job training and also gaining your NVQ qualifications.

In your role as a kitchen apprentice, you will work alongside the other chefs during prep & service times and play a part in the smooth running of a close-knit team. You will also contribute to the kitchen department delivering bigger goals within the hotel business.

Work, Grow, Play! Here at Village Hotel Club, we are all about embracing personality, individualism, and fun. Forget stuffy hotels built around formality, pomp, and ceremony. We create lively, modern spaces for our guests to work, eat, relax, play, and exercise. With hotels and leisure clubs from Aberdeen to Bournemouth and more opening soon, we rely on you to deliver service that puts us head and shoulders above the competition.

Join us and we can offer you benefits* such as:

1. Pay above the National Apprentice Rate
2. A recognised NVQ qualification
3. Complimentary Health and Wellness Membership at your home Club for you and a family member/friend worth £1,500 a year.
4. Discount on all overnight stays at Village Hotels, meaning you can experience our hospitality from £35 with a friend and even grab an excellent breakfast.
5. Friends and Family discounted stays from £49 including breakfast
6. 50% discount on Food and Drink purchased on or off shift at any Village Hotel Pub & Grill
7. 30% discount on and off shift in our Village Hotel Starbucks stores
8. Excellent training and development including our Rising Stars and Talent Academy programmes
9. A much more exciting way to train across several areas in the hotels, utilising our exciting Mobile Gaming training platform.
10. Discounts and cashback offers on many High Street Brands and Supermarkets.
11. A range of Well-being and Healthcare benefits and monthly well-being programmes for all employees to support your mental health
12. Putting your Mental Wellbeing first with Mental Health first aiders and up to 2 mental health days to utilise annually.
13. Financial wellbeing support and salary drawdown via Wagestream
14. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and counselling
15. A fun, supportive, and inclusive work environment with regular team events
16. Excellent Reward and Recognition Incentive schemes
17. Anniversary rewards for key milestones of service
18. Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
19. Have your birthday off guaranteed
20. Discounted Health Cash plan and Sick pay Insurance.
21. A host of BIG People Days to celebrate, reward and recognise our wonderful employees and their local communities.
22. Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits and pay
23. Company Pension scheme
24. Life Insurance

*T&C’s apply based on your contract

Come and be part of something new & something special - Work, Grow & Play the Village Way!