Apprentice Chef
Bay Horse (Whickham) · North East · NE16 4EF
About the role
Apprentice Chef 🧑🍳 at The Anchor Inn, Beer
Dreaming of a career in food? 🍔 Join us at The Anchor Inn, a stunning pub overlooking the sea in the picturesque village of Beer. We're part of Community Pubs, the heart of local neighbourhoods, and backed by the legendary Greene King heritage. We're all about good times, great food, and making memories. 🌊
As an Apprentice Chef, you'll be the secret ingredient to our success! We're looking for someone with a serious passion for cooking, a drive to create amazing dishes, and a keen eye for detail. If you thrive in a busy kitchen environment and love making customers happy, you'll fit right in. 💪
What you'll be doing:
- Whipping up delicious dishes that will wow our customers. 🍽️
- Keeping our kitchen sparkling clean and safe for everyone. ✨
- Crushing it as part of a dynamic kitchen crew, ensuring food gets out on time. ⏱️
- Staying in the loop with all our awesome new menu items and promotions. 📣
Why you'll love it here:
- Sweet discounts! 🤑 33% off food & drink for you and 15% for your squad across all our brands. Plus, get 50% off at Greene King Inns & hotels – weekend getaways, anyone? ✈️
- We've got your back with a free Employee Assistance Program for mental, financial, and legal support. Your well-being matters! ❤️
- Family-friendly policies because life happens. 👨👩👧👦
- We're a menopause-friendly employer. 💖
- Refer a friend and bag up to £1,500! 💰
- Access your wages early with Wagestream. ⚡
- Score awesome retail discounts at Superdrug and Three Mobile, and loads more! 🛍️
Your Apprenticeship Perks:
- No boring lectures! It’s all on-the-job training with a dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach and an in-house mentor. 🤝
- Gain recognised qualifications in English and Maths (Functional Skills). 📚
- Regular reviews to celebrate your wins and help you grow. 🎉
- Join our exclusive Chef Academy for masterclasses in different cooking styles! 🧑🍳🔥
We're creating places where everyone feels welcome, safe, and that they belong. 🌟 We're committed to inclusion in everything we do.
Closing date is a guide – apply early!
Wage negotiable based on experience.
Live-in option available.
Apprenticeship: Chef Academy Production Chef L2, including 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 on time
- Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions