Apprentice Chef
Cotton Wheel (Aylesbury) · South East · HP19 9BF
About the role
Let the good times roll at the Cotton Wheel in Aylesbury! 🎡 We're a buzzing spot with wallet-friendly deals, serving up classic G&Ts, world lagers, fine wines, and draught beers. 🍻 Want to take your experience up a notch? Grab a bite from our menu!
As an Apprentice Chef with Hungry Horse, your passion for food 🍔 and your drive to create the perfect dish every time are what make you stand out. With a sharp eye for top standards and a knack for thriving in a fast-paced environment, you'll quickly become a key player in our kitchen crew. 👨🍳👩🍳
Our Hungry Horse pubs are special for so many reasons: amazing food, live sports, sun-drenched beer gardens, and play areas for the kids. ⚽☀️🧸 With over 200 locations nationwide, we've got everything from sizzling steaks to Sunday roasts, all paired with the perfect drinks. We believe pub visits should be a treat, but not a rare one! Our family pubs are all about feeding the whole crew without breaking the bank. 💰
As an Apprentice Chef, you will:
- Prepare, cook, and present food that hits the mark and wows our customers. ✨
- Keep our kitchen spotless and safe, following all hygiene and safety rules to protect your team and our guests. ✅
- Chat clearly with your team to serve up high-quality meals to our customers, right on time. 🗣️
- Stay in the loop with all our new products, menu updates, and exciting promotions. 🚀
We're all about rewarding our team's hard work, so you'll benefit from:
- A 33% discount on all our brands for you and 15% for your loved ones – enjoy your favourites for less! 🤩
- A Free Employee Assistance Program offering support for your mental health, well-being, finances, and legal matters because you matter! 🤗
- Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies. 👶
- Being a Menopause friendly employer. 💖
- A 50% discount for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – perfect for those weekend getaways! ✈️
- Refer a Friend: Know someone who'd smash it in a new role? Earn up to £1,500 when they're placed! 🤝
- Wagestream: Get access to your earned wages before payday for those unexpected moments. 💸
- Retail discounts: Score up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive deals with Three Mobile, and loads more! 🛍️
What your apprenticeship includes:
You won't need to attend college! Our apprenticeships are delivered through work-based training, blending face-to-face sessions with remote Team calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You'll also have a dedicated mentor in the workplace for support. 🙌
- Gain Functional Skills in English and maths, with tailored support if you don't have GCSEs or equivalents yet. 📚
- Get reviews every 12 weeks with your Apprentice, Line Manager, and Lifetime Learner Coach, including feedback sessions. ⭐
- Alongside your full-time role as an Apprentice Chef, you'll join our unique Chef Academy. Get ready for four masterclasses designed to teach you expert knowledge and technical skills in 4 different areas of cooking. 🍳
CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG. We're committed to embedding inclusion in every decision, across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can truly thrive. 🥰
Closing date is a guide – if we find our perfect candidate early, the vacancy may close sooner!
Chef Academy Production Chef L2, including Functional Skills in maths and English.
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 on time
- Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions