Apprentice Chef

Getting In Limited; Wickford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Chef apprentice at a vibrant pub environment known for its flame-grilled food. This role is perfect for those passionate about culinary arts, offering a chance to learn and grow in a supportive kitchen team. You'll be involved in preparing and presenting dishes while ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety. With a competitive salary and numerous perks, including discounts and access to wage streaming, this apprenticeship is designed to kickstart your culinary career. Join a leading name in the industry and take the first step towards becoming a skilled chef in a lively atmosphere.

Benefits

33% discount for you and 15% for loved ones

Wage Stream - access wages before payday

Retail discounts up to 30%

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Free employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Passion for food and cooking with a focus on quality and hygiene.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Skills

Team Working

Organisation Skills

Education

Functional Skills in English

Functional Skills in Maths

Job description

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Apply From: 13/01/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Employer

Downham Arms (Wickford)

Vacancy 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 Flaming Grill, where we're famous for flame-grilled food and sizzling skillets. We're all about creating a lively atmosphere in our pubs, providing the perfect setting for our customers to enjoy the action of a game with a great choice of drinks.

We're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why 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.
• Attend 4 masterclasses to further develop your Chef skills.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Chef

Employer Description

Greene King is the country's leading pub retailer and brewer, running over 3,100 pubs, restaurants and hotels in towns, villages and city-centre high streets across England, Wales and Scotland. With a rich heritage of over 200 years, we brew award-winning beers and operate managed, tenanted, leased and franchised pubs from our headquarters in Bury St. Edmunds.

Vacancy Location

132 London Road SS12 0AR

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000295766

Key Dates

Apply From

13/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-08 11:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-02-14 12:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English

Skills Required

Team Working, Organisation Skills

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