Chef Apprenticeship

Getting In Limited; Keswick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team as a Chef Apprentice, where your culinary passion will shine. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to learn and develop your cooking skills while working in a bustling pub environment. You'll gain hands-on experience preparing and presenting delicious dishes, all while adhering to the highest hygiene standards. With access to masterclasses and a supportive training program, you'll be on your way to earning a Production Chef Level 2 Qualification. This role not only promises personal growth but also a chance to be part of a community-focused establishment that values teamwork and creativity in the kitchen.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

33% discount for employees

Wage Stream access

Retail discounts

50% discount at Greene King Inns

Free employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Passion for food and cooking with a desire to create perfect dishes.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to meet customer expectations.
• Communicate effectively with team members to deliver meals on time.

Skills

Team Working

Organisation Skills

Education

Functional Skills in English

Functional Skills in Maths

Job description

Chef Apprenticeship

Apply From: 10/11/2024

Learning Provider

Delivered by LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Employer

Dog & Gun (Keswick)

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 Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple.

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.
• 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.
• Free employee assistance program - Mental Health, well-being, Financial, and Legal support.

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.
• 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.

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.

At Greene King, you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 15 months.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Chef Apprenticeship

Employer Description

Greene King is the country's leading pub retailer and brewer, running over 3,100 pubs, restaurants and hotels across England, Wales and Scotland.

Vacancy Location

2 Lake Road CA12 5BT

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

2

Vacancy Reference Number

1000286759

Key Dates

Apply From

10/11/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2024-12-07 11:59:59

Interview Begin From

2024-12-13 12:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 including Functional Skills in maths and English.

Learning Provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Skills Required

Team Working, Organisation Skills

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