Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Chef Apprentice 🧑‍🍳 | Full-Time Apprenticeship with Paid Training!

Ready to kickstart your culinary career and learn the ropes from the best? 🔥 We're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals aged 18+ to join our awesome team as Chef Apprentices! If you've got a passion for food and a desire to grow, this is your chance to shine! ✨

What You'll Be Doing:

• Be the backbone of our kitchen, whipping up delicious dishes to our high standards. 🍽️
• Work as a united force with your teammates, sharing knowledge and supporting each other. 🤝
• Keep our kitchen spick and span, paying attention to every detail. 🧼
• Handle guest requests and feedback with a smile and professionalism. 😊
• Master the art of food prep, cooking, and presentation, always prioritizing safety. 🔪
• Stay on top of stock and ensure everything is prepped and ready to go. 📦
• Keep up with the latest promotions and menu updates. 📰
• Dive into all our training programs, from online modules to hands-on learning. 📚
• Uphold our brand standards and company policies like a pro. ✔️
• Complete all necessary paperwork and cleaning schedules. ✍️

What You'll Get:

• A fantastic 15-month Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship – no college needed! 🎓
• Hands-on experience in a busy, dynamic kitchen environment. 🏃‍♀️💨
• Guidance from experienced chefs and a dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach. 🌟
• Opportunities to gain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed). 💯
• Regular feedback sessions to track your progress. 📈
• A massive 33% discount across all our 19 brands! 🥳
• 20% discount for your friends and family too! 🎉
• Access to Wagestream to manage your finances and access earned pay. 💰
• Paid qualifications and opportunities for further progression – our chefs get promoted to Head Chef regularly! 🚀
• Discounts on gym memberships. 💪
• Epic Team Socials – work hard, play hard! 🎶

What We're Looking For:

• You must be 18 years of age or older to meet the operational and health & safety requirements of this role. 🔞
• A genuine passion for food and cooking. 🍔
• A willingness to learn and a positive attitude. 🌱
• The ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑
• Great attention to detail. 👀

No prior experience? No problem! We're happy to teach you everything you need to know. If you're ready to cook up a storm and be a key player in our kitchens, apply today! 🚀

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.
• Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.
• Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
• 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.