Chef Apprenticeship

Marstons - Coaching Halt Crawley; Crawley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off at pubs/restaurants/hotels

Reliable hours contract

£4.50 meal deal on shift

Flexible and part-time hours

Apprenticeship rewards platform

Job summary

Marston's in Crawley is seeking an Apprentice Chef to join our kitchen team and progress through the Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. You’ll learn by doing, prep, and bringing our pub menu to life.

The role offers secure hours, shift work including evenings and weekends, and a clear path to becoming a Sous Chef. You’ll gain hands-on cookery skills and ongoing training from Marston's apprenticeship programmes, plus staff discounts and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP
• Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas and procedures
• Work within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Help to support the kitchen team with the day to day running of the kitchen
• Have a passion to deliver great, hot food to spec each and every time

Responsibilities

• Prep, create and bring our pub menu to life
• Learn new prepping skills and bring a meal to life for the first time
• Own a section of the kitchen and support the team daily
• Assist with day-to-day running of the kitchen and food safety standards

Skills

Team Working

Organisation Skills

Job description

Introduction

Are you ready to turn your hand to new skills? We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Chef - helping our kitchen team make amazing food for our guests.

About the Employer

We've been running pubs and brewing beer in one form or another for more than 185 years - a heritage that we're incredibly proud of! Today we operate more than 1,400 pubs, bars and hotels.

What You'll Do

We're on the lookout for a Production Chef to join our team!

Prep, create and bring our pub menu to life.Got a passion for food? You'll fit right in. From learning new prepping skills, bringing a meal to life for the first time, to owning a section of the kitchen.

As a Production Chef:There's plenty to get involved with whilst growing your career and developing skills that you can take home.

• Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP
• Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas and procedures
• Work within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Help to support the kitchen team with the day to day running of the kitchen
• Have a passion to deliver great, hot food to spec each and every time

What comes next is up to you:We'll support you to complete your Chef Development Programme with the goal of becoming a Sous Chef.

What you get from us:You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Marston's Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
• Health Screening Discounts
• Long Service Awards
• Gym Discounts24-hour GP helpline
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.

At Marston's, you will be working towards your Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification over the course of 15 months.

Training Outcome

Marston's offer ongoing training and support and actively encourage their employees to progress.

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: Shift work including evenings and weekends, exact shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED