Apprentice Chef

Basset Hound (Thingwall); Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33% staff discount

Employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

50% discount at inns and hotels

Refer a friend incentive

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is offering an Apprentice Chef apprenticeship at Thingwall’s Basset Hound pub. You’ll train in a busy kitchen, learn food prep, and join the Chef Academy with four masterclasses across cooking styles.

You’ll work full-time, evenings and weekends, supported by a mentor, with the chance to develop professional skills while earning and gaining recognised qualifications.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship delivered through work-based training with a mentor.
• Obtain Functional Skills in English and maths with tailored support.
• Regular reviews with mentor, apprentice and Lifetime Learner Coach every 12 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet specs.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety in the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with the team to provide high-quality meals on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus and promotions.

Skills

Team Working

Organisation Skills

Education

Functional Skills in English and Maths

Job description

Introduction

Our family-friendly country-style pub, the Basset Hound, is located in the idyllic village of Thingwall, surrounded by nature. Our seaside pub is just a 10-minute drive away from Thurstaston Beach and Royden Country Park, ideal for your days out with thefamily. After a long day, retreat to our beer garden and savour the flavour of our endless drinks menu as you connect to our free Wi-Fi. Or, head inside and be prepared to be blown away by our wide range of excellent pub food from gourmet burgers to traditional roast dinners, succulent steaks and mouth-watering camembert. With a spacious car park that offers coach parking and EV charging spots, disabled facilities and space to hire for private functions, we’ve got everything you could need for your get-togethers with loved ones.

About the Employer

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.

What You'll Do

As an Apprentice Chef with Greene King Pubs, 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.

Our pubs are anything you want them to be - the places where friendships are made, where many fall in love, where life is celebrated and where memories of friends and family are shared. Our pubs are high-energy, upbeat and focused on providing quality food, local ales and fine wine. Whether you're a nearby resident, a city dweller, a tourist or simply on a day out, our pubs are welcome pit stops for anyone who enjoys a refreshing pint of real ale and freshly prepared food in a buzzy, yet warm atmosphere.

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.
• - 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.

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.

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG.

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make - across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

Training Outcome

With Greene King and Lifetime Training, you will have 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.

Skills Required

• Team Working
• Organisation Skills

Qualifications

• Desired - null - None required - None required

Course Information

Course: Production chef (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Catering and hospitality

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Exact shifts to be confirmed, expect to work evenings and weekends.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED