Job Title: Apprentice Chef Salary: £11.44 per hour Location: Cobalt business park, Newcastle upon tyne, England, NE27 0QW Reporting to: Chef Manager Hours/working pattern: 40 Hours per week, Monday - Friday We're currently recruiting an ambitious Apprentice Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Eurest on a full-time basis contracted to 40 Hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Due to contractual requirements candidates must be aged 18. You do not need to have any experience to apply for this vacancy as full training will be provided as part of the Apprenticeship On completion of the Apprenticeship you will achieve the Commis Chef L2 and become a qualified Chef. Could you bring your spark to Eurest? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Prepare, cook and present and serve 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. Our ideal Chef will: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards Complying with Health & Safety regulations As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Contributory pension scheme At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fueling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.