Apprentice Chef
Ye Olde Windsor Castle (Little Bookham) · South East · KT23 3AA
About the role
✨ Apprentice Chef at Ye Olde Windsor Castle ✨
Ready to kickstart your culinary journey? 🍳 Ye Olde Windsor Castle, a seriously cool 16th-century pub in Little Bookham, Surrey, is looking for passionate Apprentice Chefs to join our Chef and Brewer family! We're all about blending rustic charm with modern vibes (think free Wi-Fi and EV charging! ⚡️).
If you live and breathe food, love creating the perfect dish, and can handle a busy kitchen like a pro, you'll fit right in. 🧑🍳 We're serving up seriously good pub food and creating an atmosphere where everyone feels at home.
What you'll be doing:
- Whipping up amazing food that looks and tastes incredible. 🍽️
- Keeping our kitchen sparkling clean and safe for everyone. 🧼
- Slaying the comms game with your team to get awesome meals out on time. 🗣️
- Staying in the loop with all our tasty new menu items and promos. 📢
Perks that are pretty sweet:
- Discounts on food & drink at all our brands (33% for you, 15% for your crew!). 💸
- Free mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support. You're important! 💚
- Awesome maternity & paternity policies. 👨👩👧👦
- Menopause Friendly Employer status.
- 50% off at Greene King Inns and hotels (treat yourself to a getaway!). 🏨
- Refer a friend and bag up to £1,500! 💰
- Access your wages early with Wagestream. ⏰
- Retail discounts at places like Superdrug & Three Mobile. 🛍️
Your apprenticeship includes:
- Work-based training – no boring college lectures! You'll have face-to-face sessions and remote check-ins with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 📚
- A mentor in the kitchen to guide you. 🤝
- Support to get your English & Maths Functional Skills (if needed).
- Regular reviews to track your progress.
- Joining our exclusive Chef Academy with 4 masterclasses to level up your cooking skills. 🏆
We're all about creating places where everyone feels welcome, safe, and like they belong. 🌈
Apprenticeship: Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2, including Functional Skills in Maths and English.
*The closing date is a guideline; the role may close early if a great candidate is found!*
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.