Apprentice Kitchen Assistant
Castle Hotel (Kirby Muxloe) · Midlands · LE9 2AP
About the role
Apprentice Chef 🧑🍳 | Kirby Muxloe Castle
Ever dreamt of crafting delicious dishes and becoming a kitchen pro? ✨ Join us at the iconic Kirby Muxloe Castle, a spot known for its legendary pub grub, amazing drinks, and super chill vibes. We're on the hunt for an Apprentice Chef with a serious passion for food 🍔🍕 and a drive to make every plate perfect. If you've got an eye for quality and can handle the heat of a busy service 🔥, you'll fit right in. At Chef and Brewer, we're all about creating unforgettable experiences in our cozy, country-style pubs. We serve up seriously good food and drinks, all with a smile from our awesome team. Our customers come to us to unwind and celebrate life's simple joys, and that's exactly what we deliver!
What you'll be doing:
- Whipping up and serving mouth-watering food that'll wow our customers. 😋
- Keeping our kitchen spotless and super safe – for you and everyone else. ✅
- Chatting with your team to make sure every order is spot on and on time. ⏱️
- Staying in the loop with all our new dishes, drinks, and cool promotions. 📢
Perks of joining our crew:
- A sweet 33% discount on food and drink for you, and 15% for your mates and fam. 🥳
- Free support for your mental health, well-being, and finances. We’ve got your back! 💖
- Family-friendly policies that support you and your loved ones. 👨👩👧👦
- We're a Menopause Friendly Employer. 🧡
- Score 50% off at Greene King Inns and hotels for you, and 25% for your loved ones. Weekend getaways, anyone? ✈️
- Refer a friend and bag up to £1,500! 💰
- Access your wages early with Wagestream when you need it. 💸
- Loads of retail discounts – think Superdrug, Three Mobile, and more! 🛍️
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
- Forget boring college lectures! Your learning is all on-the-job, with a mix of in-person sessions and online catch-ups with your dedicated Coach every 6 weeks. 🗓️
- You'll have a mentor right here in the pub to guide you. 🤝
- Get support for your English and maths if you need it (Functional Skills Level 2). 📚
- Regular check-ins (every 12 weeks) with feedback from your Coach and Manager.
- Plus, you'll join our exclusive Chef Academy! 🌟 Get ready for four awesome masterclasses diving deep into different cooking skills and techniques.
We're all about building places where everyone feels welcome, safe, and like they belong. 🌈
- Inclusion is baked into everything we do. We want everyone to feel valued and to thrive.
Closing date is a guide only – we might find our perfect candidate sooner!
Qualification: Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 including Functional Skills in maths and English.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present food to specifications.
- 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.