Apprentice Chef
Wellington Hotel (Riding Mill) · North East · NE44 6DQ
About the role
Calling all food enthusiasts! 🧑🍳✨ Ready to chop, sizzle, and serve your way to a culinary career? As an Apprentice Chef with Chef and Brewer, your passion for amazing food and crafting the perfect dish is what makes you stand out. If you've got a sharp eye for quality and can handle the heat during busy service, you'll quickly become a key player in our awesome kitchen crew. 🤩
Chef and Brewer is all about creating cozy, country-style pubs where everyone feels right at home. 🏡 We're serious about serving up seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks, all delivered by our friendly and knowledgeable team. Our guests come to us to escape the everyday hustle and bustle, so we pour our hearts into creating menus, service, and vibes that celebrate life's simple pleasures. 🎉
As an Apprentice Chef, you'll be:
- Mastering the Menu: Preparing, cooking, and presenting food that's on point and blows our customers away. 💯
- Kitchen Champion: Keeping our kitchen spotless and safe, making sure everyone stays healthy and happy. ✅
- Team Player: Communicating clearly with your colleagues to get delicious meals to our customers, fast! ⏱️
- Staying Sharp: Keeping up with all the latest dishes, menu updates, and cool promotions. 🚀
We believe in looking after our team, so you'll get:
- Awesome Discounts: 33% off for you and 15% for your loved ones across all our brands. Time to enjoy your fave food and drinks for less! 💸
- Total Support: A free employee assistance program offering mental health, well-being, financial, and legal advice. We've got your back. ❤️
- Family First: Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies. 👨👩👧👦
- Menopause Friendly: We're proud to be a Menopause Friendly Employer. 💖
- Getaway Perks: 50% off for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. Weekend escapes, anyone? ✈️
- Refer a Friend Bonus: Know someone who'd smash this role? Refer them and you could bag up to £1,500 when they join! 💰
- Wagestream Access: Get your hands on your earned wages before payday for those unexpected moments. ⚡
- Retail Rewards: Score up to 30% off at Superdrug and exclusive deals with Three Mobile, plus loads more! 🛍️
Your Apprenticeship Adventure Includes:
- No College Required: Our apprenticeships are all about hands-on, work-based training. You'll get a mix of face-to-face sessions and remote check-ins with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. Plus, you'll have a mentor right here in the pub to guide you. 🤝
- Essential Skills: Gain Functional Skills in English and Maths, with personalized support if you don't already have your GCSEs or equivalent. 📚
- Regular Feedback: Reviews every 12 weeks with you, your Line Manager, and Lifetime Learner Coach to ensure you're on track. 📈
- Chef Academy: Alongside your full-time apprenticeship, you'll join our exclusive Chef Academy! Get ready for four amazing masterclasses where you'll learn expert knowledge and technical skills in four different cooking areas. 🌟
WE'RE BUILDING PLACES WHERE EVERYONE FEELS WELCOME, SAFE, AND LIKE THEY BELONG. 🌈 WE'RE COMMITTED TO MAKING INCLUSION A CORE PART OF EVERYTHING WE DO – FROM OUR TEAM AND CUSTOMERS TO OUR COMMUNITIES AND OPERATIONS. WE WANT TO CULTIVATE A CULTURE WHERE EVERYONE FEELS VALUED AND CAN TRULY THRIVE.
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