Chef Apprenticeship
Toby Carvery - Wakefield · Yorkshire And Humberside · WF2 7AW
About the role
Chef Apprentice 🧑🍳 | Earn While You Learn!
Got a passion for food and a desire to cook up a storm? 🌪️ This is your chance to kickstart your culinary career with us! We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our vibrant kitchen teams and become the stars behind our incredible dishes. ✨
What You'll Be Doing:
- Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Collaborate with your crew, sharing ideas and supporting each other to serve up awesome food and unforgettable guest experiences. 🤝
- Foodie Finesse: Whip up, cook, and present delicious food quickly, safely, and to perfection – every single time. 💯
- Guest Guru: Handle any guest questions or concerns with a smile and professionalism. 😊
- Kitchen Commander: Keep our kitchen and back-of-house areas spotless and organised with eagle-eyed attention to detail. 🧼
- Stock Savvy: Master stock rotation, prep, and par levels to keep things running smoothly. 📊
- Stay in the Loop: Be up-to-date on all our exciting business info, deals, and new menu items. 📢
- Level Up Your Skills: Dive into all our training programs, including e-learning modules. 📚
- Rules of the Kitchen: Always follow brand standards, legal requirements, and company policies. 📜
- Paperwork Pro: Complete all necessary documentation and cleaning tasks. ✍️
No Experience Needed! We’ll teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, love cooking, and want to be part of something amazing, we’ve got your back. 🙌
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
You'll be working full-time in our kitchens, learning hands-on from our amazing chefs while working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. 🎓 You’ll gain a nationally recognised qualification and become a vital part of our kitchen operations, creating memorable moments for our guests.
Apprenticeship Perks:
- Work-Based Learning: Forget college lectures! Your training is delivered on the job, with face-to-face sessions and regular remote check-ins with your dedicated Learner Coach. Plus, you'll have a workplace mentor guiding you every step of the way. 🧑🏫
- Functional Skills: Get support with English and Maths if you need it. 🧮
- Regular Feedback: Receive reviews every 12 weeks to track your progress and celebrate your wins. 🎉
Why Join Us? 🚀
- Career Launchpad: This is just the beginning! Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships and career growth abound. 🌱
- Massive Discounts: Enjoy a whopping 33% off across all our brands! 🍔🍕🌮
- Friends & Family Perks: Share the love with 20% off for your crew. ❤️
- Financial Freedom: Access Wagestream – a handy tool to manage your finances and draw down earned pay when you need it. 💰
- Paid Qualifications: We invest in your development with paid-for training opportunities. 🌟
- Progression Power: On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! 👑
- Wellness Perks: Get discounts on gym memberships. 🏋️♀️
- Team Vibes: Join us for awesome Team Socials – work hard, play hard! 🥳
- More Benefits: Pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street discounts, free shares, and a confidential employee helpline for support. 📞
Pay Rate:
- 16-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour
- 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour
We're all about creating a supportive, valued, and inclusive environment where you can be yourself and work with a fantastic team. Come join us and help make every guest feel truly welcome! 🤗
Key responsibilities
- 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 and contribute to team meetings, offering your valuable insights.
- 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.
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.