Kitchen Team Leader Apprenticeship

About the role

Apprentice Kitchen Team Leader @ Hungry Horse 🍔

Ready to level up your career in the kitchen? Hungry Horse is looking for passionate individuals to join our team as Apprentice Kitchen Team Leaders! If you've got serious leadership skills and a knack for making customers smile, this is your chance to shine ✨.

What you'll be doing:

• Becoming a food prep pro: Cook and present delicious dishes to our high standards. 🍳
• Leading the squad: Support and guide your kitchen team, keeping service smooth and awesome, especially during those peak times! 🚀
• Stepping up: You'll get to act as Kitchen Manager when needed, helping to solve problems and keep everything running like clockwork. ⏱️
• Mastering the rules: Ensure all food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards are top-notch. ✅
• Keeping it organised: Monitor stock, prep, and kitchen flow for maximum efficiency. 📦

What you'll bring to the table:

• A serious passion for food and making it look as good as it tastes. 💯
• Awesome leadership vibes: Motivate and support your team like a boss! 💪
• Chill under pressure: Stay calm, organised, and quick-thinking when things get busy. 🧠
• Commitment to cleanliness: You take food safety and hygiene seriously. 🧼
• A positive, "can-do" attitude and love for working with a great team. 🌟

The perks of being part of the Hungry Horse fam:

• Sweet discounts: 33% off for you and 15% for your loved ones across all our brands! 😋
• Wellbeing support: Free employee assistance program for mental, financial, and legal advice. You're important! ❤️
• Family friendly: Enhanced maternity and paternity policies. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Menopause Friendly Employer: We support you. 💖
• Getaway deals: 50% off for you and 25% for your loved ones at Greene King Inns and hotels. ✈️
• Refer a friend: Earn up to £1,500 for introducing awesome people to our team! 💰
• Access your wages early: Wagestream lets you get paid for hours worked before payday. 💸
• Retail rewards: Up to 30% off at Superdrug, Three Mobile, and loads more! 🛍️

Your Apprenticeship Journey:

• No boring college days! Your training is all on the job, with a mix of face-to-face sessions and online calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 💻
• You'll have a dedicated mentor in the workplace to guide you. 🧑‍🏫
• Gain valuable Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed) with tailored support. 📚
• Regular reviews every 12 weeks to track your progress and get feedback. 📈

We're building a place where everyone feels welcome, safe, and like they belong. Join us! 🌈

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to brand standards
• Support and guide the kitchen team, helping to organise service
• Deputise for the Kitchen Manager or senior chefs when required
• Ensure all food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards are consistently met
• Monitor stock levels, food preparation, and kitchen organisation