Chef Apprenticeship

pottery; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33% staff discount across brands

Funded apprenticeship to degree level

Pension

28 days paid holiday

Free shares

Job summary

Pottery is offering an Apprentice Chef role in a busy kitchen environment. You’ll be trained to master the menu while supporting a close-knit team in a fast-paced setting.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with brand standards, cooking to spec, and a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship, working full-time with ongoing training and support from passionate chefs.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Full-time role in the kitchen under supervision by skilled chefs.
• Includes Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship and progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Champion brand standards in the kitchen.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized.
• Prepare everything needed before a busy shift.
• Cook to specification and follow recipes.

Skills

Brand standards

Cooking to recipes

Kitchen cleanliness

Education

GCSE English/Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

As an apprentice Chef atthe Pottery, we will help you master our menu, with your food being the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You'll thrive off the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced kitchen, with the support of a close-knit team, because it's the people that make it all worthwhile.

Join us at Sizzling Pub & Grill one of the UK’s most loved pub brands. From breakfast to the big game and beyond, our team welcome each guest with open arms. So, if you’ve got sizzling skills and want to join our team at the heart of the community,

What your responsibilities will be...

• Be a champion of brand standards
• Keep your kitchen clean
• Prepare everything that is needed before a busy shift
• Cook to spec and work with recipes

You don't need any experience as we can teach you everything! If you are willing to learn and be proud to work with us, we can show you exactly what it takes to become a vital team member in any kitchen.

You'll take on a full-time role in the kitchen under the supervision of passionate chefs alongside your training. Not only do you gain a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship, you will be able to support the running of our kitchens, creating some amazing moments making sure that quality never slips for our guests!

What your Chef Apprenticeship includes...

• A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks
• A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
• Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Trainer
• Feedback sessions to discuss progress
• Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE)
• 30 hours paid work every week

What's in it for me?

• Love eating out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery, we've got you covered.
• Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends!
• Funded qualification up to degree level
• Charity is important to us. From the company charities to the one which is close to your heart; you can choose how to give something back.
• Enjoy a 33% discount off a cosy stay at our Inn Keepers Lodges.
• On top of all this, we offer a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high‑street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares!

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.

Compensation: Competitive salary