Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Calling all aspiring culinary wizards! ✨ Ready to ditch the drama and chop, dice, and sizzle your way to an epic career? We're on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals to join our fast-paced kitchen crew! 🔪🔥

Why you'll love it here:

• Fueling Flavors: Your incredible food is the star of the show, keeping our guests coming back for more! 🌟
• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Dive into a dynamic kitchen environment where collaboration is key. We've got 19 brands and over 1600 businesses, meaning endless opportunities to level up your skills! 🚀
• No Experience? No Problem! We're all about potential! If you're eager to learn, have a passion for all things delicious 🍳, and want to be part of something awesome, we'll teach you everything you need to know to become an indispensable member of our kitchen family.

What you'll be doing:

• Chatting it up with the team to make sure every dish is a banger and creating a super supportive vibe. 🗣️🤝
• Bringing your A-game to team meetings with your awesome ideas. 💡
• Whipping up, cooking, and plating food like a pro – super quick, safe, and to our legendary brand standards. 💯
• Handling any guest questions or complaints with speed and a smile. 😊
• Keeping our kitchen and back-of-house areas spotless and organized – detail-oriented is our middle name! ✨
• Setting up and shutting down the department, including making sure stock is rotated and prep is on point. 📦
• Staying in the loop with all our latest promos and new menu items. 📣
• Jumping into all our training sessions, online modules, and learning new tricks of the trade. 📚
• Always following the brand playbook, licensing laws, and company policies like a champ. 📜
• Nailing all the important paperwork, due diligence checks, and daily cleaning tasks. ✅

Your Epic Apprenticeship Journey:

We're not just offering a job; we're offering a full-blown career! You'll be working towards a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship over 15 months. You'll be in a full-time kitchen role, mentored by experienced chefs, and gain a nationally recognized qualification. Get ready to support our kitchens, create unforgettable dishes, and ensure our guests always receive top-notch quality! 🎉

What your apprenticeship includes:

• Work-Based Learning: Forget boring college lectures! Your training happens right here, with a mix of face-to-face sessions and online chats with your dedicated Learner Coach every 6 weeks. Plus, you'll have a workplace mentor by your side. 🧑‍🏫
• Functional Skills: Boost your English and Maths skills if you don't have your GCSEs yet. ➕➖✖️➗
• Regular Reviews: Every 12 weeks, we'll have catch-ups with you, your manager, and your Learner Coach to celebrate your wins and discuss progress. 📈

The Perks You Can't Ignore:

• Career Launchpad: This apprenticeship is just the beginning! We've got pathways to higher-level apprenticeships and endless growth opportunities. ⬆️
• Massive Discounts: Enjoy a whopping 33% off across ALL our brands, and 20% off for your friends and family! 💸
• Wagestream: Your personal financial toolkit to manage your money and access your earned pay when you need it. 📲
• Paid Qualifications: We invest in your growth with paid-for training and qualifications. 🎓
• Progression Power: On average, 200 of our amazing chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! 👑
• Gym Discounts: Stay fit and save money. 💪
• Team Socials: Work hard, play hard – we love a good celebration! 🥳

Important Note: Due to the nature of the role and the use of kitchen equipment, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This ensures we can all operate safely and meet all health and safety standards. Safety first, always! ✅

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to brand standard.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of kitchen and back of house areas.
• Communicate effectively and assist other team members.
• Adhere to brand standards and company policies and procedures.
• Participate in all in-house training and complete assigned learning modules.

Skills