Apprentice Chef
Lifetime Training · Midlands · ST16 1GZ
About the role
🔥 Ready to spice up your career? 🔥 Join Chef and Brewer as an Apprentice Chef and turn your passion for food into a delicious reality! 🧑🍳 We're looking for individuals who live and breathe great food, are driven to create perfection with every plate, and can totally own it during a busy service. If you’re keen on keeping things super clean and safe, and want to become a vital part of our kitchen crew, this is your chance! 💯
Chef and Brewer is all about those cozy, country-style pubs where everyone feels right at home. We're serving up seriously good pub grub and killer drinks, all with a smile from our amazing team. 🍻 Think of us as your go-to spot to ditch the daily grind and celebrate life's simple pleasures with awesome food, service, and vibes. ✨
What you'll be doing as an Apprentice Chef:
- Whipping up and presenting food that’s not just on point with our standards, but blows our customers away. 🤩
- Being the guardian of our kitchen hygiene and safety rules – keeping yourself, your mates, and our guests safe is non-negotiable. 🛡️
- Crushing it with clear communication in the kitchen, making sure we’re serving up quality meals to our customers, pronto. ⏱️
- Staying in the loop with all the fresh new products, menu updates, and awesome promotions. 🚀
Perks that are as good as our food:
- Sweet Discounts: Score 33% off all our brands for yourself and 15% off for your crew. 💸 Plus, get 50% off at Greene King Inns and hotels for you, and 25% for your loved ones – hello, budget-friendly getaways! 🏖️
- We've Got Your Back: Free employee assistance program for mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support. You matter! ❤️
- Family First: Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies. 🤰
- Menopause Friendly: We're proud to be a Menopause Friendly Employer. 🌸
- Refer a Friend: Know someone awesome? Refer them for a role and you could earn up to £1,500 when they get hired! 🤝
- Wagestream: Access your earned wages before payday – perfect for those unexpected moments. 💨
- Retail Therapy: Get up to 30% off at Superdrug and exclusive deals with Three Mobile, plus loads more! 🛍️
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
- No boring college days here! Your training is 100% work-based, with a mix of face-to-face sessions and remote calls with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You'll also have a mentor right there in the pub to guide you. 📚
- Level up your English and Maths skills with tailored support (if you haven't already nailed your GCSEs or equivalents). 📈
- Regular check-ins every 12 weeks with you, your manager, and your coach to celebrate wins and get feedback. 🎉
Beyond mastering your chef skills full-time, you'll be diving into our exclusive Chef Academy! 🎓 Get ready for four epic masterclasses designed to give you the insider knowledge and advanced skills in four different cooking areas. 🍳
Our Vibe: CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG
We’re all about making sure everyone feels welcome, valued, and can totally be themselves, every single day. 🌈
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present food that 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.