Apprentice Chef

Aramark Northern Europe; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £10.42 per hour

Full time – 35 hours per week

Free meal on shift

Free on site parking

Free uniform provided

Nest pension contribution

Job summary

Aramark Northern Europe is seeking an Apprentice Chef in Leicester to join our kitchen team at WQE College, Regent Rd, LE1 7LW. You will train under a Chef to gain your culinary qualification and perform day-to-day cooking tasks, learning on the job.

This role emphasizes teamwork, following recipe cards, and maintaining kitchen records. No prior experience is required beyond a willingness to learn; expect Monday–Friday shifts, on-site work, and opportunities to progress through apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and passion for cooking.
• Good team player and communicator.

Responsibilities

• Train under a Chef to gain a culinary qualification.
• Perform day-to-day tasks of a Chef and learn on the job.
• Work as part of a team of chefs and communicate effectively.
• Follow recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve meals.
• Complete daily paperwork for due diligence and kitchen records.
• Assist with deliveries and stock checks; place food orders.
• Sign off on deliveries with Chef manager/Catering manager.
• Monitor temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets, and serveries.
• Participate in daily/weekly kitchen cleans and deep cleans.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Job description

and much more! What you'll be doing

You'll be training under a Chef in order to gain your culinary qualification You will be performing the day to day tasks of a Chef and learning on the job Work well as part of a team of chefs, supporting one another and communicating well Learning how to follow recipe cards to prepare, cook and serve a range of meals Completing daily paperwork to cover due diligence Assisting with deliveries and stock checks Placing food orders and maintaining kitchen records To share responsibility with the Chef manager/Catering manager for the checking, probing and signing of all food deliveries To monitor and record temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and serveries. Assisting in daily and weekly kitchen deep cleans Full knowledge of all menu items served Undertake relevant training as required Experience No experience, just a willingness to learn and a passion for cooking! Excellent
team player and communicator Committed to the apprenticeship DBS required Flexibility and the ability to innovate

About Aramark Northern Europe - Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

Northern Europe - About Aramark

Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.

Your Aramark journey starts here

Are you currently looking to get into catering? You might already be working in the kitchen, but haven't got your chef qualification? Love creating meals that put a smile on peoples faces? Looking for a role that's Monday - Friday, term time only? Well, we have a job for you! We are currently looking for an Apprentice Chef to work with our integral team at WQE College, Regent Rd, Leicester, LE1 7LW

Perks of the job

• Hourly rate of £10.42 per hour
• Full time - 35 hours per week - Monday - Friday
• Free meal on shift
• Free on site parking
• Free uniform provided
• NEST pension contribution and Life insurance
• Generous holiday allowance which increases after 3 full years of service
• Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme
• Apprenticeship schemes available to help with career progression
• A wide range of perks including MyStaffShop discounts (save money on your weekly supermarket shop!)
• Nest pension
• Life assurance
• online e-learning