Apprentice Kitchen Assistant

About the role

Ready to kickstart your culinary journey? 🍳 Join Greene King as an Apprentice Chef and turn your passion for food into a career! We're looking for individuals who love creating amazing dishes and thrive in a buzzing, fast-paced kitchen environment. 🚀 As a vital part of our Community Pubs team, you'll help make our pubs the heart of the neighbourhood – welcoming, lively, and full of character. 🏡

What you'll be doing:

• Whip up delicious food that’s on point and wows our customers. ✨
• Keep our kitchen spotless and safe for everyone. 🧼
• Chat with your team to ensure every meal is served perfectly and on time. 🗣️
• Stay in the loop with all our awesome new dishes and offers. 🤩

Perks that are totally worth it:

• Score a massive 33% discount on food and drinks across all our brands – perfect for you and 15% off for your mates! 🍻🍔
• Need to chat? Our free employee assistance program has your back with mental health, well-being, financial, and legal advice. 🤗
• Awesome family-friendly policies for maternity and paternity leave. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• We’re a menopause-friendly employer – your well-being matters. 💖
• Fancy a getaway? Get 50% off stays at Greene King Inns and hotels (and 25% off for your loved ones!). ✈️
• Refer a friend and you could bag up to £1,500! 💰
• Access your wages early with Wagestream for those unexpected moments. 💸
• Snag sweet retail discounts – think Superdrug and Three Mobile! 🛍️

Your Apprenticeship Adventure includes:

• No boring college classes! This is all about hands-on, work-based training. 🎓➡️💼
• You’ll have regular check-ins with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach and a workplace mentor. 🤝
• Get support to earn your Functional Skills in English and maths if you need them. 📚
• Regular reviews to track your progress and celebrate your wins. 🎉
• PLUS, you’ll join our exclusive Chef Academy for four masterclasses, diving deep into expert cooking skills. 🔥

We’re all about creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome and safe. 🌈

This is a Chef Academy Production Chef L2 apprenticeship, including Functional Skills in maths and English.

Closing date is a guide only – this role could close early! ⏳

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen
• Communicate clearly with your team to provide high-quality meals to customers on time
• Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions

Skills