Summary
Are you ready to turn your hand to new skills? We’re looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Chef – helping our kitchen team make amazing food for our guests.
Wage
£13,416 a year
Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Shift work including evenings and weekends, exact shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 18 March
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
We’re on the lookout for a Line Chef to join our team!
It’s time to turn up the heat! Turn your hand to new skills or showcase existing ones. In our kitchens, you’ll be part of a team that is obsessed with creating great experiences for our guests.
Our kitchen is where it’s at: With your proactive and positive mindset, you’ll be right at home in our buzzing kitchen. Whether you’re prepping for the next service, or plating up great pub classics – serving hot, good-quality food is what it’s all about. Everything you do will keep our guests coming back for more.
As a Line Chef: You’ll help to support the kitchen team whilst growing with our business. You’ll also –
* Be passionate about food
* Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas
* Keep all areas of the kitchen clean and free of clutter
* Play an important part in maintaining/ creating a close-knit team
What comes next is up to you: We’ll support you to complete your Chef development programme with the goal of becoming a Second/ Sous Chef.
What you get from us: At Marston’s we’re one big family. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:
* 20% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
* A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
* Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
* Flexible and part-time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
* Online discounts and cashback at popular retailers through our Marston’s Rewards platform
* Scope to build your career and progress through our training and Apprenticeship programmes (including access to our innovative app).
* A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
* Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support
Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. So, whether you’re an expert now, or you’re just starting out, we’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston’s could be the making of you.
Marston’s. Where people make pubs.
Where you’ll work
Shobnall Road
Burton on Trent
DE14 2BE
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
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
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
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Team working