Chef Apprenticeship

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.

As part of this apprenticeship, you'll work towards a Production Chef.

The training will be delivered in the form of work based learning and will include functional skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food to company specification with the support of the Head Chef.
• Ensuring all menu items and specials are prepared, cooked and presented to company specification.
• Maintaining portion control and ensuring wastage is kept to a minimum.
• Assisting the Head Chef with orders, stock taking, food hygiene, and development of the team.
• Ensuring that all kitchen equipment is maintained and is working correctly.

Qualifications

• Basic cooking skills with the desire to learn and pick up new ones.
• A good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment.

Benefits

• Learn while you earn - gain a nationally recognised qualification and get paid for it.
• Up to 30% discount across high street retail stores as part of the apprenticeship.
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates.
• Access to 24/7 support from an external counsellor for financial, mental, and emotional well being support.

Apprenticeship details

The programme will last for 12-15 months, enabling you to develop through a structured training programme. You'll gain a nationally recognised Standard giving you an ideal grounding for a career in hospitality.

Learning is all on site, with no need to attend college. Option to attend Chef Academy masterclasses at central venues - digging deeper into culinary skills around meat, poultry, vegetarian, vegan, fish, and shellfish dishes which take place 6 times a year.

Ongoing support, help and advice from your manager and our apprenticeship provider.

We're excited to see what we can achieve together.