Apprentice Chef

Greene King; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef apprentice who is passionate about food and eager to learn. This role involves preparing and presenting dishes at high standards while maintaining kitchen hygiene. As an apprentice, you'll benefit from structured training, competitive salary, and discounts across the brand. You'll also earn a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over 15 months while joining a dynamic kitchen team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

33% discount on all brands

Wage Stream access

Retail discounts

50% discount at Greene King Inns and hotels

Free employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Desire to create perfect dishes consistently.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and safety regulations.
• Willingness to learn during a structured apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet specifications.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
• Communicate with the team to ensure timely meal service.
• Stay updated on new products, menus, and promotions.

Skills

Passion for food preparation

Understanding of hygiene levels

Team communication

Education

Functional Skills in English and Maths

Job description

As a Chef apprentice, 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.

Join us at Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament - there's always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• 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.
• 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.
• Wage Stream – 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…
• 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.
• Free employee assistance program – Mental Health, well‑being, Financial, and Legal support because you matter!

As a Chef apprentice, you will:

• Prepare, cook and present food which 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.

What your apprenticeship includes:

• A mixture of face‑to‑face and Skype/phone catch‑ups every 4–6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress.
• A mixture of on‑ and off‑the‑job training, including workshops and webinars.
• Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship trainer.
• The chance to get Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE).
• A Chef Apprenticeship Qualification once you have completed the 15‑month programme.

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.

At Greene King, you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 15 months.