Apprentice Chef

Lifetime Training; West Burton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant in West Burton is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their kitchen team. This entry-level position offers a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification over 12-18 months, with full support provided. Candidates must be passionate about food, eager to learn, and will work closely with the Head Chef. Benefits include discounts at retail stores and access to health and well-being support, providing a great start to a rewarding career in hospitality.

Benefits

Nationally recognised qualification

Up to 30% discount across retail stores

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Passion for food and eagerness to start a career in hospitality.
• No previous experience required, but a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items and specials from scratch to specification.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Manage stock levels and prevent wastage.
• Identify maintenance issues with kitchen equipment.

Job description

The Squire and Horse are on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual to join their kitchen team!

Located in the village of Bury, the Squire and Horse serves fresh gastro style food, sourcing as many local products and produce as possible.

Previous experience is not required, but the suitable candidate must be passionate about food and eager to begin a career in the hospitality and catering industry.

What you will be doing in this role:

• Working closely alongside the Head Chef to ensure all menu items and specials are prepared from scratch to company specification.
• Familiarising yourself with new products, menus, and promotions within the restaurant.
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment, cleaning as you go.
• Managing stock levels, preventing wastage, and ensuring safe practices and legislation are adhered to at all times.
• Working safely around all kitchen equipment, identifying any maintenance issues and escalating to management where required.
• Being an important part of a close-knit team.

At the Squire and Horse, you will be working towards your Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 12-18 months. You will be fully supported by both your Manager and Learning Coach, and be given all the help and guidance you need to begin building a rewarding career for yourself in the hospitality and catering industry.

What your apprenticeship includes:

• A blend of virtual and in person meetings with your Learning Coach every 4-6 weeks.
• A hands on, practical approach to learning to ensure you are able to achieve your goals.
• On the job and off the job training.
• Functional skills in Maths and English (if you haven't already achieved your GCSEs).

Benefits:

• Gain a nationally recognised qualification that makes a great addition to your CV.
• Learn directly from the professionals to enhance your career in hospitality and catering.
• Up to 30% discount across high street retail stores, and access to a student discount card.
• 24/7 access to external health and wellbeing support from a counsellor via the phone or internet.

We are excited to see what you can bring to the team, and look forward to supporting you in the start of a rewarding career!