Apprentice Chef
Bay Horse (Whickham) · North East · NE16 4EF
About the role
Apprentice Chef 👨🍳
At Community Pubs, we're looking for passionate individuals who live and breathe food and are driven to create amazing dishes every single time. If you've got a sharp eye for detail and can thrive in a buzzing, fast-paced kitchen environment, you'll fit right in! 🤩
Community Pubs are the heart of local neighbourhoods 🏘️ – places where good times are shared, stories unfold, and genuine connections are forged. We're part of Greene King's incredible pub heritage, and our pubs are all about being welcoming, lively, and full of character. We serve up delicious, great-value food, top-notch drinks, and genuine hospitality that makes everyone feel at home. Community Pubs are more than just a place to eat; they're a place to belong. ❤️
What you'll be doing:
- Whipping up delicious food that meets our high standards and makes our customers happy. 💯
- Keeping our kitchen sparkling clean and safe, ensuring everyone from your teammates to our guests stays protected. 🧼
- Chatting and coordinating with your kitchen squad to serve up awesome meals on time. 🗣️
- Staying in the loop with all the latest menu updates, tasty new products, and awesome promotions. 🚀
What's in it for you:
- Awesome Discounts: Get 33% off food and drink for yourself and 15% off for your loved ones across all our brands. 😋
- Mental & Financial Support: Access our free employee assistance program for anything from mental health to financial advice. We've got your back. 🙏
- Family-Friendly Perks: We offer enhanced maternity and paternity policies, and we're proud to be a Menopause Friendly Employer. 🤰
- Getaway Deals: Enjoy 50% off stays at our Greene King Inns and hotels for you, and 25% off for your loved ones. Weekend trips, anyone? ✈️
- Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Know someone who'd smash this role? Refer them and you could earn up to £1,500! 💸
- Access Your Wages Early: Life happens! With Wagestream, you can get access to your earned wages before payday. 💨
- Retail Therapy: Score up to 30% off at Superdrug and exclusive deals with Three Mobile, plus loads more! 🛍️
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
- Learn on the Job: No need for college! Your apprenticeship is all about hands-on training, with a mix of in-person sessions and remote check-ins with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You'll also have a mentor in your pub. 🌟
- Boost Your Skills: You'll gain essential Functional Skills in English and Maths if you need them, with support tailored just for you. 📚
- Regular Feedback: We'll have reviews every 12 weeks with you, your manager, and your coach to help you grow. 📈
- Join the Chef Academy: Alongside your chef duties, you'll become part of our unique Chef Academy! You'll get to attend four masterclasses to level up your knowledge and master expert cooking techniques. 🧑🍳
WE'RE BUILDING PLACES WHERE EVERYONE FEELS WELCOME, SAFE, AND LIKE THEY BELONG.
We're committed to making sure inclusion is at the heart of everything we do – for our team, our customers, our communities, and our operations. We want to create a place where everyone feels valued and can be their best self. ✨
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present food to meet specifications and customer expectations.
- 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.