Apprentice Chef

Greene King; Whickham; A distancia; GBP 14.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounts on brands

Employee assistance program

Enhanced parental policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

Inns and hotels discounts

Refer a friend bonus

Wagestream

Retail discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Greene King is offering an Apprenticeship Chef opportunity within Community Pubs. You will train on the job to prepare, cook and present food to high standards while maintaining kitchen hygiene and working in a fast-paced service.

The apprenticeship includes work-based training with mentor support, functional skills in English and Maths, regular reviews, and four masterclasses within the Chef Academy to develop expertise across different cooking areas.

Formación

• Apprenticeship delivered through work-based training with mentor support.
• Functional Skills in English and Maths provided
• Reviews every 12 weeks with supervisor and coach

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety regulations to protect the team and diners.
• Communicate clearly with the team to deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Keep up to date with new products, menus and promotions.

Conocimientos

Food preparation

Cooking

Plating

Hygiene & safety

Team communication

Menu awareness

Descripción del empleo

As an Apprentice Chef with Community Pubs, 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.

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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.