Apprentice Chef

Park Plaza; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Park Plaza as an Apprentice Chef, where you'll enhance your culinary skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Over a 15-month program, receive on-the-job training, benefits like discounted hotel rates, and the opportunity to attend college for a Commis Chef qualification. Ideal for candidates passionate about food and seeking a rewarding career in hospitality.

Benefits

On-the-job training and guidance

Heavily discounted hotel rates

F&B discounts at restaurants and bars

30 days of holiday per year

Two free meals per day

Access to pay before payday through Wagestream

Recommend a friend scheme

Gym discounts through Vitality

Free cycling lessons

Company pension plan

Qualifications

• Full-time Right to Work status in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Previous paid or work experience in a professional kitchen (desirable).
• Attend college 1 day per week.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking food orders according to the hotel menu.
• Managing cost-effective food preparations.
• Delivering high-quality service to guests.

Skills

Interest in food

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 Commis Chef programme

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We are looking for ambitious Apprentice Chefs with a passion for delivering consistent, high-quality food in a fast-paced kitchen. The program will last 15 months, as our Apprentice Chef you will receive a training programme which will aim to broaden your horizon and sustainably practice your culinary skills.

The 15-month Apprentice Chef Programme will be based in our hotels and includes:

• Salary: £12.86 plus Service Charge
• On-the-job training and guidance
• Cooking competitions and supplier visits
• Heavily discounted hotel rates (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
• F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• 30 days of holiday per year - including bank holidays, increasing with years of service
• Two free meals per day
• Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream
• Recommend a friend scheme – up to £750!
• Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
• Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Rota given 2 weeks in advance
• Departmental productivity & service incentive scheme
• Benefit Hub – Discounted prices at hundreds of stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants, and cinemas.
• Free dry cleaning for work uniform
• Annual Staff parties and events
• Company pension plan & award-winning training
  
  

As an Apprentice Chef at PPHE Hotel Group, you will:

• Possess full-time Right to Work status in the UK and have been a resident for at least 3 years.
• Have a strong interest in food - preparing and cooking ingredients.
• Attend college 1 day per week to complete your Level 2 Commis Chef programme.
• Complete tasks relevant to but not limited to the kitchen function in an efficient way, preparing and cooking food orders in accordance with the hotel menu, delivering on time, and liaising with relevant teams to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Proactively assists in preparing, serving and storing all products to ensure the best quality, in a cost-effective and efficient manner, considering food costs within specified budgets, and minimising wastage.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when personalising external and internal guests’ needs and the changing demand and priorities of the business.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere and personalised service for each individual external and internal guest having an eye for detail and responding appropriately to guest and leadership feedback.
• Have previous paid or work experience in a professional kitchen (desirable) or demonstrate a clear passion for the culinary arts.
• Share our values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Enthusiasm, Commitment and Care.
  
  

Renowned for creating memorable moments, we cater to both leisure and business travellers with stylish guest rooms and versatile meeting facilities which are perfectly complemented by award-winning restaurants and bars.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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