Apprentice Chef - Oxford

Compass Group; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Apprentice Chef to join their passionate team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to create exceptional food experiences while receiving full training to become a qualified Chef. With a commitment to employee development and a diverse workplace, this position promises a rewarding career path. Enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unrivaled opportunities for learning and development in a dynamic environment. If you’re ready to bring your culinary spark and thrive in a fun kitchen atmosphere, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery shopping discounts

Digital GP access

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Wellness and exercise classes

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; full training provided.
• Candidates must be 18+ and have their own transport.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen team in meal preparation and serving.
• Learn and deploy skills under guidance of Head Chef.
• Deliver exceptional food at the highest standard.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Job Title: Apprentice Chef

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Location: Milton Hill House Hotel, Oxford, OX13 6AF

Reporting to: Executive Chef

Hours/working pattern: 40 Hours per week

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Apprentice Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Levy on a full-time basis contracted to 40 Hours per week.

As an Apprentice Chef, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Due to contractual requirements candidates must be aged 18+. Candidates will require their own method of transport as no transport is provided with this role and shift patterns vary as per business needs.

You do not need to have any experience to apply for this vacancy as full training will be provided as part of the Apprenticeship!

On completion of the Apprenticeship you will achieve the Commis Chef L2 and become a qualified Chef.

Could you bring your spark to Levy? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Support the kitchen team in the preparation and serving of all meals associated with the hotel.
• To follow best practice and safe working to deliver exceptional food at the highest standard.
• Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and events including weddings.
• Under the guidance and stewardship of a Head Chef and Executive Chef, learn and deploy skill to work in a fun and engaging kitchen environment, serving top quality foods consistently.

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more.
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more.
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits.
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster.
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available.
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands.
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes.
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families.
• Contributory pension scheme.