Apprentice Chef
Grapes Hotel (Portico) · North West · L34 2QH
About the role
Apprentice Chef 🧑🍳 | Greene King
Our pubs are more than just places to grab a bite; they're the spots where friendships spark 🔥, romance blossoms 💖, celebrations pop off 🎉, and epic memories are made with mates and fam. We're all about high-energy vibes, delicious food, cracking local ales, and top-notch wine for everyone from the locals to the city explorers.
As an Apprentice Chef with Greene King, your love for food and your drive to create the perfect dish, every single time, is what makes you stand out. With a sharp eye for detail and the ability to crush it during a busy service, you'll quickly become an essential part of our kitchen crew. 🔪
We're serving up a premium pub experience for guests looking for more than just food and drinks. Think a chill yet refined atmosphere where killer food, hand-picked wines, premium spirits, and perfectly poured ales combine for unforgettable moments. Whether it's a casual lunch, after-work chill, big celebration, or weekend get-together, every visit is crafted to feel personal, welcoming, and effortlessly premium. ✨
As an Apprentice Chef, you will:
- Prep, cook, and serve food that nails our standards and wows customers.
- Keep our kitchen sparkling clean and safe – looking out for your whole team and our guests. 🧼
- Chat clearly with your squad to make sure amazing meals get to customers on time. 🗣️
- Stay in the loop with new goodies, menus, and deals. 🤩
Perks of the job? We've got you covered!
- Massive Discounts: 33% off for you and 15% off for your favourite people at all our brands. Treat yourself! 💸
- Support System: Free employee assistance programme for your mental health, well-being, financial, and legal needs. You're important! 🧘♀️
- Family-Friendly: Enhanced maternity and paternity policies. 👨👩👧👦
- Menopause Friendly Employer: We've got your back.
- Weekend Getaways: 50% off for you and 25% off for loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. Your next escape awaits! ✈️
- Refer a Friend: Know someone awesome? Earn up to £1,500 for referring them when they land a role! 🤝
- Wagestream: Access your earned wages before payday for those unexpected moments. 💰
- Retail Therapy: Up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive deals with Three Mobile, and loads more! 🛍️
What your apprenticeship involves:
No boring lectures! Your apprenticeship is all about hands-on training. You'll have face-to-face sessions and remote calls with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. Plus, you'll have an in-house mentor to guide you every step of the way.
You'll also gain Functional Skills in English and Maths, with support tailored just for you (if you don't already have GCSEs or equivalents). We’ll check in every 12 weeks with you, your manager, and your coach for feedback and to celebrate your wins! 🏆
On top of your full-time Chef role, you'll join our exclusive Chef Academy. Get ready for four masterclasses designed to level up your knowledge and skills in four different cooking areas. 🧑🍳
OUR MISSION: CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE, AND LIKE THEY BELONG. We're committed to making inclusion a priority in every decision we make. We want a culture where everyone feels valued and can truly thrive.
*Key dates are a guide only. This vacancy may close early if the perfect candidate is found.*
Chef Academy Production Chef L2 (includes 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
- Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions