Apprentice Chef

Getting In Limited; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pub retailer and brewer as an Apprentice Chef in Bury St Edmunds. Experience a unique Chef Academy, receive on-the-job training, and achieve a Chef Apprenticeship Qualification. Enjoy competitive salary, excellent discounts, and a supportive learning environment designed to help you excel in your culinary career.

Benefits

Discount of 33% for you and 15% for loved ones

Wage Stream access before payday

Retail discounts of up to 30%

50% discount at Greene King Inns and hotels

Free employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Good communication and customer care skills are essential.
• Team working is crucial in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to specifications and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Communicate with your team to deliver high-quality meals on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Education

Chef Apprenticeship Qualification

Job description

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Apply From: 07/06/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Employer

GREENE KING RETAIL SERVICES LIMITED

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.

There has never been a better time to join our evolving hotel company and be part of this incredible journey. We will provide our guests with a luxurious setting to unwind with a multi-year development plan to transform our properties into boutique design-led hotels, with a fresh and local approach to dining.

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 specifications 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 GCSEs or equivalents)
• A Chef Apprenticeship Qualification once you have completed the 15-month programme

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.

At Greene King, you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 15 months.

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

2-4 Herbrand Street WC1N 1HX

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000324279

Key Dates

Apply From

07/06/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-07-04 23:59:59

Possible Start Date

2025-07-11 00:00:00

Learning Provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Team working

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