Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

🚀 Join Our Kitchen Crew as a Chef Apprentice! 🚀

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of professional cooking and kickstart your career? We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team as Chef Apprentices! 🧑‍🍳🔥

Why You'll Love It Here:

• No Experience Needed! We'll teach you everything you need to know. All you need is a passion for food and a desire to learn! 💪
• Be Part of a Winning Team: Thrive in a fast-paced, supportive kitchen environment where teamwork makes the dream work. 🤝
• Grow Your Career: With 19 amazing brands and 1600+ businesses, the opportunities for development and advancement are HUGE! 📈
• Get Qualified: Work towards a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship over 15 months, gaining a nationally recognised qualification. 🎓
• Earn While You Learn: Get paid to train and gain hands-on experience in our kitchens. 💰

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serving up delicious food that keeps our guests coming back for more! 🍽️
• Working together with your team to ensure outstanding food and service. 🌟
• Preparing, cooking, and presenting food quickly, safely, and to perfection. ✅
• Handling guest queries and complaints with a smile and professionalism. 😊
• Keeping our kitchen spotless and organised – a clean workspace is a happy workspace! ✨
• Managing stock, prepping ingredients, and ensuring everything is ready to go. 📦
• Staying up-to-date with our latest promotions and products. 📰
• Participating in all training and development opportunities. 📚
• Always following brand standards, legal requirements, and company policies. 💯
• Completing all necessary paperwork and health & safety checks. 📝

Your Apprenticeship Includes:

• Work-based training – no need to attend college! 🏠
• Regular check-ins with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach. 👩‍💻
• An in-house mentor to guide and support you every step of the way. 🗣️
• Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed). ✍️
• Regular reviews to track your progress and celebrate your wins! 🎉

Perks of Being Part of Our Team:

• Amazing Discounts: 33% off at all our brands and 20% off for your friends and family! 💸
• Financial Toolkit: Access Wagestream to manage your money and get paid early when you need it. 📲
• Progression Opportunities: Plenty of chances to move up, with many chefs becoming Head Chefs every year! 🌟
• Gym Discounts: Stay active and healthy. 💪
• Team Socials: Work hard, play hard! 🥳
• Pension, Paid Holiday, Shopping Discounts, Free Shares, and Employee Helpline! 🎁

Rate:

• 16–20-year-olds: £10.85 per hour 🕒

Ages: Due to the nature of kitchen equipment and working patterns, applicants must be 18 years or over. This ensures we can maintain the highest safety standards for everyone. ⚠️

Join us and help create amazing moments for our guests! Let's cook up something special together! ✨

IMPORTANT: To apply for this role, you must be aged 18 or over. This is a mandatory requirement due to the operational nature of the role, including the independent use of kitchen equipment and adherence to specific working patterns that are not permitted for individuals under 18. This is crucial for ensuring all tasks are performed safely and in line with health and safety regulations and business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas with great attention to detail
• Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process
• Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules
• Have open communication with the entire team to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service, promoting a supportive atmosphere where you assist other team members whenever possible