Apprentice Chef

Royal Oak (Winchester); Winchester; On-site; GBP 5,800 - 8,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33% discount across brands

15% discount for family

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Menopause Friendly Employer

20% Wagestream access

Refer a friend bonus

Retail and hotel discounts

Job summary

Greene King offers an Apprentice Chef opportunity in Winchester through Lifetime Training. You will join the kitchen team, preparing, cooking and presenting food to meet high standards while maintaining hygiene and safety.

The programme blends on‑the‑job training with a Chef Academy, mentoring, and development across Greene King brands. You will work 20 hours a week, with shifts including evenings and weekends, and complete a Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship over about 12–15 months,

Qualifications

• Team Working
• Organisation Skills

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Team Working

Organisation Skills

Job description

Introduction

The Royal Oak in Winchester is a historic pub considered to be one of the oldest in England, with parts of the building dating back as far as 1002 AD when it was the residence of Queen Emma. Hidden down a cobbled passage, the low ceiling beams and wood-panelled walls feel like a true celebration of the building's rich heritage.

About the Employer

Greene King is the country's leading pub retailer and brewer, running 2600 pubs, restaurants and hotels across England, Wales and Scotland.

What You'll Do

As an Apprentice Chef with Urban Heritage, 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.

Urban Heritage are contemporary pubs that blends the character and authenticity of Britain's traditional pubs with the energy and style of modern city living. We celebrate the meeting of old and new and focus on premium drinks, craft beers, cocktails, quality wines and a good menu that balances classic pub favourites with contemporary dishes and seasonal flavours. Whether guests are joining for after-work drinks, weekend brunch, casual dining, or evening occasions, Urban Heritage creates an environment that feels stylish, energetic, and effortlessly welcoming.

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 programme - 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.

Training Outcome

With Greene King and Lifetime Training, you will have 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.

Skills Required

• Team Working
• Organisation Skills

Qualifications

• Desired - null - None required - None required

Course Information

Course: Production chef (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Catering and hospitality

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 20-hours a week, up to 30-hours over winter. Shift work including some bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED