Apprentice Chef

Farmhouse Inns limited; Dinnington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts

Mental health support

Maternity/Paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Farmhouse Inns is recruiting an Apprentice Chef to train in a busy kitchen and grow into a skilled cook.

You will work full-time while gaining Functional Skills English and Maths, with mentor support and periodic reviews.

As part of the Chef Academy you will attend four masterclasses and learn across four cooking areas.

Qualifications

• Willing to work in a busy kitchen with high standards.
• Apprenticeships are work-based with coaching via Lifetime Learner Coach.
• Support from mentor in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food meeting specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety in the kitchen.
• Keep up to date with products, menus and promotions.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety basics

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Functional Skills in English

Functional Skills in Maths

Job description

As an Apprentice Chef with Farmhouse Inns, 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.

At Farmhouse Inns, we're all about bringing you delicious food and drink for every taste, every occasion... and every appetite! From midweek dinners to Sunday lunches, you'll always find quality dishes and great value at Farmhouse Inns. We're passionate about creating a pub dining experience that feels like home. What sets us apart is our commitment to quality and value.

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.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.

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.

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