Apprentice Chef - Yeovil

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an aspiring Apprentice Chef in Yeovil. This full-time role involves preparing high-quality food, receiving training for Commis Chef Level 2, and working within a supportive team environment. Enjoy benefits like health plans, a pension scheme, and ongoing training to support your career advancement.

Benefits

Financial wellbeing programme

Free annual healthcare check

Discounted health cash plan

Holiday purchase scheme

Sharebuy Scheme

Recognition awards

Employee networks

Travel discounts

Shopping discounts

Ongoing training & development

Qualifications

• No experience required, full training provided.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain hygiene standards.
• Demonstrate a good work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food, assist senior chefs and maintain hygiene standards.
• Complete daily food safety paperwork.
• Create hot and cold dishes for service.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Collaboration

Safety prioritization

Reliability

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Commis Chef Level 2

Job description

Job Title - Apprentice Chef - Yeovil

Salary/Hourly Rate - £12.25 Per Hour

Location: Yeovil, England, BA22 8HT

Reporting to - Executive Chef

Hours/working pattern - 37.5 Hours Per Week

Contractual Requirements: Candidates must have a DBS check

About the Role

We're currently recruiting for an ambitious Apprentice Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for ESS on a full-time basis contracted to 37.5 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.

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 Commis Chef

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers-chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, cutting fish and meats
• Creating hot and cold dishes for Service
• Organising work station
• Assisting Senior Chefs
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standard
• Completing daily food safety paperwork
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations

Our ideal Apprentice will:

• Ability to follow instructions
• Organisational skills
• Prioritise safety in every task you undertake
• ability to follow instructions
• Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability
• Good work ethic
• Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player

Compass Information:

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:

• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sharebuy Scheme
• Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
• Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment, Health &Wellbeing and Travel discounts
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15%at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Vodaphone discounts
• On-going training & development and career pathways

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!

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.