Apprentice Chef
Cotton Wheel (Aylesbury) · South East · HP19 9BF
About the role
Let the good times roll at the Cotton Wheel in Aylesbury! 🥳 We're a buzzing spot with awesome deals, serving up classic G&Ts, world lagers, fine wines, and draught beers 🍻, plus delicious food from our menu.
Ready to level up your cooking game? 🧑🍳 As an Apprentice Chef with Hungry Horse, your passion for creating the perfect dish is what we're looking for. If you've got a keen eye for top standards and can thrive in a fast-paced kitchen 💨, you'll be a key part of our team!
Hungry Horse pubs are all about amazing food, live sport, sunny beer gardens, and play areas for the little ones. ☀️ With over 200 locations nationwide, we're serving up everything from sizzling steaks to Sunday roasts, all paired with the perfect drinks. We believe great pub food shouldn't be a rare treat, and our family-friendly pubs are here to feed everyone without breaking the bank. 💸
As an Apprentice Chef, you will:
- Prepare, cook, and present food that wows our customers! ✨
- Keep our kitchen spotless and safe, ensuring everyone's well-being. 🧼
- Chat clearly with your team to get high-quality meals out on time. 🗣️
- Stay in the loop with new dishes, menus, and promos. 🔄
We reward hard work! You'll get:
- 33% off food and drink for you, and 15% for your loved ones, across all our brands. 😋
- A free employee assistance program for mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support. You matter! ❤️
- Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies. 👨👩👧👦
- We're a menopause-friendly employer. 🌸
- 50% off at our Greene King Inns and hotels for you, and 25% for your loved ones – perfect for a budget-friendly getaway! 🏨
- Refer a friend and you could earn up to £1,500! 🤝
- Wagestream access to your wages before payday for those unexpected moments. 💰
- Retail discounts – up to 30% off at Superdrug and deals with Three Mobile, plus loads more! 🛍️
Your Apprenticeship includes:
- No college needed! Your training is on-the-job, with a mix of face-to-face sessions and remote calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 💻
- You'll have a dedicated mentor right here in the workplace.
- Get support for Functional Skills in English and maths if you need it.
- Regular reviews every 12 weeks with your Apprentice, Line Manager, and Learner Coach. ✅
- Join our exclusive Chef Academy! You'll attend four masterclasses covering expert knowledge and technical skills in four different cooking areas. 👨🍳
We're all about CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG. We want everyone to feel valued and thrive, from our team to our customers and communities. 💖
Closing date is a guide – apply early as this role might close sooner if we find the right person!
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