Summary
Greene King are looking for an individual with a relentless passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience, to join their team as an Apprentice Chef!
Annual wage
£14,950 a year
Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
25 hours a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 19 February
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
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 past service, you'll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.
There has never been a better time to join our evolving hotel company and be part of this incredible journey. We will provide our guests with a luxurious setting to unwind with a multi-year development plan to transform our properties into boutique design-led hotels, with a fresh and local approach to dining.
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 - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
- 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. - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank
- Free employee assistance program - Mental Health, well-being, Financial, and Legal support because you matter!
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 to 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 once you have completed the 15 month programme
- Attend 4 masterclasses to further develop your Chef skills
Where you’ll work
Silver Street
CB3 9EL
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Your training course
Production chef (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Check, prepare, assemble, cook, regenerate, hold and present food meeting the needs of the customers and maintaining organisational standards and procedures.
* Use kitchen tools and equipment correctly to produce consistently high quality dishes according to specifications.
* Take responsibility for the cleanliness, organisation and smooth running of the work area.
* Produce dishes to suit individuals’ specific dietary, religious and allergenic needs as required.
* Operate within all regulations, legislation and procedural requirements.
* Complete and maintain documentation to meet current legislative guidelines.
* Use effective methods of communication with all colleagues, managers and customers to promote a positive image of yourself and the organisation.
* Work in a fair and empathetic manner to support team members while offering a quality provision.
* Work to ensure customer expectations are met.
* Work collaboratively to uphold the vision, values and objectives of the organisation.
* Use technology appropriately.
* Maintain quality and consistency in food production by using resources in line with organisations’ financial constraints, style, specifications and ethos.
* Identify own learning style, personal development needs and opportunities and take action to meet those needs.
* Use feedback positively to improve performance.
Your training plan
* Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
* None required (grade None required)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Team Working
* Organisation Skills
Other requirements
The key dates are to be used as a guide only. Should the right candidate be found, this vacancy may close early.