Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader
Darrington (Darrington) · Yorkshire And Humberside · WF8 3BL
About the role
Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader 🧑🍳 | Hungry Horse Darrington
Hey there! 👋 Looking for a buzzing role where you can level up your leadership and culinary skills? Come join our awesome team at Hungry Horse Darrington, the ultimate family-friendly spot near Pontefract Castle and Brockadale Nature Reserve. We're all about dishing out massive, wallet-friendly meals, from epic stacked burgers to tasty wings! 🍔🍟
As an Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader, you're the secret sauce to our front-of-house success! 🌟 We need your energy and passion to inspire our team to deliver unforgettable 5-star customer experiences. Think you can whip up amazing food, create vibey music nights, and bring our community together? This is your chance! 🎉
What you'll be doing:
- Chef it up: Prepare, cook, and present delicious food to our high standards – serving every dish with pride! 💯
- Team Leader Vibes: Support and guide your kitchen crew, keeping service smooth and rocking, even when it's crazy busy. 🚀
- Step Up: Be ready to cover for the Kitchen Manager or senior chefs, tackling any issues and keeping the good times rolling. 🫡
- Safety First: Make sure all our food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness standards are on point. ✅
- Stock Smarts: Keep an eye on stock levels and kitchen organisation for super-efficient service. 📈
What you'll bring to the table:
- A serious love for food and a knack for making it look and taste amazing. 🤤
- Boss-level leadership skills – motivating and uplifting your team is your superpower. 💪
- Chill vibes and organisation, especially when things get hectic. Ability to think fast! ⚡
- A commitment to keeping things super clean and safe when it comes to food. 🧼
- A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to be a total team player. 🙌
Perks of joining the Hungry Horse fam:
- Discount Goals: 33% off food and drink for you, 15% for your favourite people! 🤑
- You Matter: Free access to our employee assistance programme for mental health, well-being, and financial support. ❤️
- Family First: Enhanced maternity and paternity policies, and we're a Menopause Friendly Employer. 👨👩👧👦
- Getaway Deals: Score 50% off at our Greene King Inns and hotels – weekend trips anyone? ✈️
- Refer a Friend: Bag up to £1,500 for spreading the word about awesome roles! 💰
- Wagestream Access: Get your pay early when you need it. 💸
- Retail Therapy: Up to 30% off at Superdrug, deals with Three Mobile, and more! 📱🛍️
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
- No boring college lectures! Your training is 100% work-based, with a mix of face-to-face sessions and online check-ins with your dedicated Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 💻
- You'll have a workplace mentor to guide you every step of the way. 🤝
- Get support for Functional Skills in English and maths if you need it. 📚
- Regular reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and Learner Coach to track your progress. 💯
Our Vibe: We're all about creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome, safe, and like they belong. ✨
Closing Date: This is a guide – if we find the perfect fit sooner, we might close early! 🏃♀️
This is a Senior Production Chef Apprenticeship Level 3 including Functional Skills in maths and English.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present food to brand standards
- Support and guide the kitchen team, helping to organise service and maintain high performance
- Deputise for the Kitchen Manager or senior chefs when required, helping to resolve issues
- Ensure all food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness standards are consistently met
- Monitor stock levels, food preparation, and kitchen organisation to ensure efficient service