Apprentice Chef

greene king; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on meals and drinks

Employee assistance program

Maternity/Paternity policies

Menopause friendly employer

Greene King Inns discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King’s Urban Heritage apprenticeship invites you to train as a chef in vibrant pubs across Greater London. You’ll work full-time in busy kitchens, gain practical skills, and rotate through four masterclasses as part of our Chef Academy.

You’ll receive on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and a supportive team that values inclusion, with benefits including staff discounts, wellbeing support, and refer-a-friend rewards as you grow in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• No college required; work-based training with mentor.
• Learn and apply kitchen safety and hygiene standards.
• Develop cooking skills through hands-on practice in a pub kitchen.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team communication

Hygiene standards

Work under pressure

Job description

As an Apprentice Chef with Urban Heritage, 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.

Urban Heritage are contemporary pubs that blends the character and authenticity of Britain’s traditional pubs with the energy and style of modern city living. We celebrate the meeting of old and new and focus on premium drinks, craft beers, cocktails, quality wines and a good menu that balances classic pub favourites with contemporary dishes and seasonal flavours. Whether guests are joining for after-work drinks, weekend brunch, casual dining, or evening occasions, Urban Heritage creates an environment that feels stylish, energetic, and effortlessly welcoming.

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.