Chef Apprenticeship
EGO - Chelmsford · East Of England · CM2 8PN
About the role
Join the Ego family! 🌟 We're a collection of Premium Pubs & Restaurants, each with its own unique vibe, from buzzing city spots to cozy community hubs. Our menu is a delicious journey through the Mediterranean 🍝. If you're all about character and style, we'd love to hear from you! This is an amazing chance to grow and develop your skills. 🚀
About the Role:
As a Chef with us, your amazing food is what brings our guests back! 💯 You'll be at the heart of our fast-paced kitchen, working as a team to create unforgettable dining experiences. With 19 brands and 1600+ businesses, the opportunities for your career to flourish in our kitchens are endless. 📈
What You'll Be Doing:
- Chat openly with the team to serve up outstanding food and service, always supporting your colleagues. 🤗
- Jump into team meetings and share your awesome ideas. 💡
- Prep, cook, and present food like a pro – fast, safe, and up to brand standard. ✅
- Handle any guest questions or issues with a smile and professionalism. 😊
- Keep the kitchen sparkling clean and tidy – attention to detail is key! ✨
- Get involved in setting up and closing down, including stock rotation and prep. 📦
- Stay in the loop with all our latest news, promotions, and new menu items. 📰
- Dive into all our training, including e-learning and assigned modules. 📚
- Always follow brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies. 📜
- Complete all necessary documentation, health and safety checks, and cleaning tasks. ✍️
What You'll Need:
No experience? No problem! We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're keen to learn, passionate about cooking, and proud to be part of our team, we'll show you the ropes to become a vital part of any kitchen.
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months, fully on the job. You'll be a full-time member of our kitchen team, learning from experienced chefs and receiving dedicated training. You'll gain a nationally recognised qualification while helping us run our kitchens and serve up top-quality dishes. 🏆
What Your Apprenticeship Includes:
- No need to attend college! Your training is all work-based, with a mix of face-to-face sessions and remote check-ins with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 💻
- You'll have a workplace mentor to guide you. 🤝
- You'll get support to achieve Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have them). ➕➖
- Regular reviews every 12 weeks with your coach and manager to get feedback and track your progress. 📊
Benefits of Joining Us:
- Career Growth: This apprenticeship is just the beginning! You'll have opportunities to explore higher-level apprenticeships. ⬆️
- Amazing Discounts: Get a massive 33% off food and drink across all our brands! 🍽️ Plus, a 20% discount for your friends and family. 👨👩👧👦
- Financial Wellbeing: Wagestream gives you access to your earned pay when you need it and other helpful financial tools. 💸
- Paid Qualifications: We invest in your development with paid training opportunities. 🎓
- Progression: On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! 🌟
- Health & Fitness: Discounts on gym memberships. 💪
- Team Vibes: Regular team socials – work hard, play hard! 🎉
Important Info:
Due to the nature of this role, including the independent operation of kitchen equipment and working patterns, applicants must be 18 years or over. 🔞 Candidates who will be turning 18 soon or during the start of their apprenticeship will be considered.
This apprenticeship is the Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English. The closing date is a guide; the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard
- Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas with great attention to detail
- Have open communication with the entire team to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service, promoting a supportive atmosphere where you assist other team members whenever possible
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules
- Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures