Trainee Chef

RedCat Independent Pubs; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing company in the hospitality sector! This role offers a fantastic opportunity for passionate individuals looking to start their culinary journey. With full training provided, you'll assist in food preparation, cooking, and maintaining high kitchen standards. Enjoy perks like discounts on food and drink, wellness programs, and opportunities for career progression. If you thrive in a busy environment and have a strong work ethic, this is the perfect chance to grow within a supportive team at an exciting time for RedCat.

Benefits

Tronc

25% off all food, drink, and rooms

Great opportunities to progress

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee recognition programme

Meal deals whilst on shift

Apprenticeship Programme

24hrs access to training site

Wellness Programme

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, full training provided.
• Interest in the catering industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in food preparation and cooking high-quality dishes.
• Maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.

Skills

Good work ethic

Ability to work as part of a busy team

Enjoys a busy environment

Flexible approach to working hours

Methodical and clean worker

Education

Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards

Job description

Various contracted hours available up to 48 per week. No experience necessary as full training will be given. An interest in the catering industry is essential. Evening and weekend work will be required. Reliability and a strong work ethic are also essential.

What's in it for you?

• Tronc
• 25% off all food, drink, and rooms at all RedCat Venues* (T&C’s) apply
• Great opportunities to progress within a growing company
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee recognition programme
• Meal deals whilst on shift
• Apprenticeship Programme
• 24hrs access to the company's training and development site
• Wellness Programme

Thinking about becoming a chef but don’t know where to start? Or are you already in your whites looking for a great opportunity with a group that can train and develop you to your ideal level?

Then look no further! We are seeking passionate individuals to join our Kitchen Brigade.

The role involves the following responsibilities:

• Assisting in food preparation
• Cooking and preparing high-quality dishes
• Preparing vegetables, meats, and fish
• Assisting other chefs
• Helping with deliveries and restocking
• Assisting with stock rotation and cleaning stations
• Maintaining kitchen and food safety standards

Essential skills:

• Good work ethic and ability to work as part of a busy team
• Enjoys a busy environment
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Methodical and clean worker

Ideal skills (training available if the right candidate):

• Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards
• Minimum 6 months relevant experience
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and chemical safety
• Experience with kitchen equipment and dangerous tools such as knives

Hospitality is our personality, and we are RedCat!

Company overview:

RedCat is acquiring multiple pubs and inns across the UK. We aim to revive and regenerate these spaces by investing in buildings, design, branding, and most importantly, our people. We provide industry-leading, lifestyle-enhancing spaces to inject excitement into the hospitality sector. As an ambitious and fast-paced company, the opportunities at RedCat are endless if you want to join us on this exciting journey.

The RedCat Way:

We expect every employee to embody integrity, care, and respect in their role. Whether managing a boutique hotel or serving cocktails in a café bar, you will carry out your duties with honesty and a customer-focused approach, ensuring every guest has an exceptional experience.