Apprentice Chef
Cedars Inn (Barnstaple) · South West · EX31 2HE
About the role
Ready to spice up your career? 🧑🍳 Greene King Core Hotels is looking for passionate Apprentice Chefs who live for flavour and are driven to create culinary masterpieces every single time. 🌟 If you've got a hawk eye for perfection and thrive in a buzzing, fast-paced kitchen environment, you'll fit right in and become a vital part of our crew. 🚀 We're all about creating awesome experiences in our diverse UK hotels, from cosy countryside escapes to lively city breaks, all offering a warm welcome and top-notch service. 🏨
As an Apprentice Chef, you'll be:
- Whipping up, cooking, and plating food that's not just on point but blows our customers' minds. 💯
- Keeping our kitchen spick and span, adhering to all hygiene and safety rules to keep everyone safe and sound. ✅
- Crushing it with clear communication with your team to deliver amazing meals, pronto. 🗣️
- Staying in the loop with all the latest food trends, menu updates, and hot promotions. 🔥
What's in it for you? Get ready for:
- A sweet 33% discount on all Greene King brands for you and 15% for your crew – your favourite eats and drinks just got cheaper! 💸
- A FREE employee assistance program for mental, well-being, financial, and legal support – because you're important! 💖
- Awesome, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies. 👨👩👧👦
- We're a Menopause Friendly Employer, supporting everyone. 🌸
- A massive 50% discount for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – weekend getaways on a budget! ✈️
- Refer a friend and earn up to £1,500 when they join the team! 🤝
- Wagestream: Get access to your wages before payday for those unexpected moments. 💰
- Retail discounts: Score up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive deals with Three Mobile, and tons more! 🛍️
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
- No need for college! Your training is 100% on-the-job, with a mix of hands-on experience, face-to-face sessions, and remote catch-ups with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 💻
- You'll have an in-work mentor to guide you every step of the way. 🧑🏫
- We'll support you to smash your Functional Skills in English and Maths if you need it (GCSEs or equivalent not required). 📚
- Regular reviews every 12 weeks with your coach and manager to celebrate your progress and get feedback. 📈
- Plus, you'll join our exclusive Chef Academy! Get ready for four awesome masterclasses packed with expert knowledge and advanced technical skills across different cooking styles. 🌟
We're all about CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG. ✨ We champion inclusion in everything we do, building a culture where everyone feels valued and can truly thrive. 🙌
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 the team to provide high-quality meals on time.
- Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.