Apprentice Chef - United Kingdom

Sectors: Business & Admin, Childcare, Clinical Health, Data and Digital, Education, Fitness and Active Leisure, Health and Social Care, Healthcare, Hospitality, IT and Software, Leader and Management, Other, Retail.

• 30 hours minimum, shift work including weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Chef and Brewer are looking for an individual with a relentless passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience, to join their team as an Apprentice Chef!

Summary

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 Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country which are welcome escapes for our customers, that feel like a home away from home. Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion.

We’re all about rewarding our teams' 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 to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
• 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 after completing the 15-month programme.
• Attend 4 masterclasses to further develop your Chef skills.

Requirements and Prospectus

Desired Skills

• Pride in delivering excellent customer service
• Good teamwork ethic
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Organised multitasker
• Creativity and imagination for food presentation

Personal qualities

• Passionate about developing your skills in the hospitality sector
• A willingness and desire to learn
• A smart and tidy appearance
• Tact and diplomacy for dealing with demanding customers
• High standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• A flexibility to work weekends and evenings

Qualifications required

No previous qualifications required.

Future prospects

Ongoing training and development.

Training to be delivered

Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English.

About the Employer

Greene King is the country’s leading pub retailer and brewer, running over 3,100 pubs, restaurants and hotels in towns, villages and city-centre high streets across England, Wales and Scotland. With a rich heritage of over 200 years, we brew award-winning beers and operate managed, tenanted, leased and franchised pubs from our headquarters in Bury St. Edmunds.

Employer

George Inn (Bathampton)

Address

Mill Lane, United Kingdom, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 6TR

Please check travel times before applying.