Kitchen Assistant Apprentice
Royal Oak (Harrow) · London · HA1 1JP
About the role
Apprentice Chef 🧑🍳 | Urban Heritage
Ready to ditch the textbooks and dive headfirst into the culinary world? 🔪 Urban Heritage is looking for passionate individuals who live and breathe amazing food and have a knack for creating mouth-watering dishes. If you're someone who thrives in a buzzing kitchen environment and aims for perfection with every plate, you’re exactly who we’re looking for to join our crew.
Urban Heritage is all about blending the charm of classic British pubs with the vibrant energy of modern city life. 🍻 Think premium drinks, killer craft beers, epic cocktails, quality wines, and a menu that’s a delicious mash-up of pub faves and fresh, seasonal creations. Whether it’s post-work drinks, a lazy brunch, casual dinner, or a big night out, we’ve got the stylish, energetic, and super welcoming vibe covered. ✨
As an Apprentice Chef, you’ll be:
- Whipping up, cooking, and presenting food that slaps and totally wows our guests. 🤩
- Keeping our kitchen spotless and safe – gotta look after your team and everyone who walks through our doors. 🧼
- Chatting and collaborating with your kitchen squad to get those high-quality meals out on time, every time. 🗣️
- Staying in the loop with all the cool new menu items, specials, and promotions. 🚀
What’s in it for you? 🤔
We’re all about celebrating your hard work and dedication! You’ll score:
- A sweet 33% discount on food and drink for you, and 15% for your squad. 💯
- Free access to an employee assistance program for mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support – because you’re important! ❤️
- Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies. 🍼
- We're a menopause-friendly employer. 💖
- A wicked 50% discount on accommodation at our Greene King Inns and hotels for you, and 25% for your loved ones. Weekend getaways, anyone? ✈️
- Refer a friend and you could bag up to £1,500! 💰
- Wagestream access – get a peek at your pay before payday for those unexpected moments. 💸
- Retail discounts: Up to 30% off at Superdrug, sweet deals with Three Mobile, and loads more! 🛍️
Your Apprenticeship Adventure Includes:
No boring lectures here! This is all about hands-on, work-based training with face-to-face sessions and remote calls with your dedicated Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You’ll also have a seasoned pro in the workplace to guide you. 🤝
- We'll help you smash your Functional Skills in English and Maths if you need it. 📚
- Regular 12-week reviews with your Coach and Manager to check in on your progress. ✅
- Plus, you'll be part of our exclusive Chef Academy! 🎉 Get ready for four awesome masterclasses covering different expert cooking techniques.
Our Vibe:
We’re building places where everyone feels welcome, safe, and like they truly belong. 🌈 We’re committed to making inclusion a core part of everything we do, for our people, our customers, and our communities. We want a culture where everyone feels valued and can absolutely 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