Apprentice Chef

greene king; Wateringbury; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33% discount on brands

15% discount for family

Free employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

50% discount at Greene King Inns &

Refer a friend – up to £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts – up to 30%

Job summary

Greene King is offering an Apprentice Chef position across our pub kitchen network. You'll learn by doing, preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to meet specs while maintaining high hygiene standards in a fast-paced service.

You'll benefit from work-based training delivered without college attendance, with a mentor and Lifetime Learner Coach, and you'll gain Functional Skills in English and Maths. Join the Chef Academy for masterclasses in four areas of cooking and become part of a team that

Qualifications

• Apprenticeships are delivered through work-based training and do not require college attendance.
• Functional Skills in English and Maths are provided with support as needed.
• You will have a mentor in the workplace to support your development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specifications and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen at all times.
• Communicate clearly with your team to deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Hygiene

Communication

Learning

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

As an Apprentice Chef with Chef and Brewer, 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.

The Chef and Brewer collection brings together beautiful, cosy country-style pubs where everyone feels at home. We take great care in creating seriously good pub food and expertly curated drinks served by our friendly and knowledgeable team. Customers visit us to get a break from the stresses of life – so our menus, service, and atmosphere are all designed to deliver an irresistible experience that celebrates life’s simple pleasures.

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.

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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.