Apprentice Chef

Greene King; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33% discount on brands

Employee assistance program

Maternity & paternity policies

Menopause friendly employer

50% discount at Greene King Inns &

Refer a friend bonus up to £1,500

Wage access via Wagestream

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King is seeking an Apprentice Chef for Community Pubs, where you will train through work-based learning and the Chef Academy. You will learn to prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes while maintaining kitchen hygiene and safety.

You will be mentored on-the-job with regular reviews and masterclasses across four cooking areas. Join a supportive team in local pubs, with structured progression and opportunities to develop professional culinary skills within Greene King’s pub-heritage

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with your team to provide high-quality meals on time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to safeguard the team and visitors.
• Communicate clearly with your team to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking fundamentals

Team communication

Hygiene knowledge

Job description

As an Apprentice Chef with Community, 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.

Community Pubs are the beating heart of local neighbourhoods - places where people come together, stories are shared, and lasting connections are made. Backed by Greene King’s rich pub heritage, this brand is built around everything a great local should be welcoming, familiar, lively, and full of character. With great value food, trusted drinks, friendly faces, and genuine hospitality, Community Pubs deliver an experience that is authentic, inclusive, and proudly local. Community Pubs aren’t just places to visit - they’re places to belong.

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.