Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Kitchen Apprentice Chef 🧑‍🍳

Are you ready to cook up a storm and kickstart your career? We're looking for passionate individuals aged 18+ to join our team as Kitchen Apprentice Chefs! 🔥

With 19 brands and 1600 businesses, the opportunities to develop and grow in one of our kitchens are endless. You'll be part of a supportive team where teamwork makes the dream work, and your food is the reason guests keep coming back! 🤩

As a Kitchen Apprentice Chef, you'll:

• Keep communication flowing with the whole team to serve up amazing food and service. 💬
• Help out your colleagues and be a true team player. 💪
• Prep, cook, and present food safely, quickly, and to our high brand standards. 💯
• Handle guest queries and complaints like a pro. 🌟
• Keep our kitchen spotless and organised – attention to detail is key! ✨
• Manage stock rotation and prepare ingredients for service. 📦
• Stay in the loop with new promotions and products. 📢
• Jump into all training, including e-learning modules. 📚
• Follow all brand standards, laws, and company policies. ✅
• Complete all necessary paperwork and cleaning tasks. 📝

No experience? No problem! We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, love food, and want to be part of something awesome, this is for you! 🥰

You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months, gaining a nationally recognised qualification while being a vital part of our kitchen. You'll get hands-on experience, working under the guidance of our experienced chefs. 🍳

Your apprenticeship includes:

• Work-based training – no college required! 🎓
• Regular catch-ups with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach. 🤝
• A mentor in the workplace to support your journey. 🌱
• Support to gain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed). ➕➖
• Regular feedback sessions with your coach and manager. 📈

What's in it for you?

• A solid foundation for a career in hospitality, with opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships and progression to Head Chef (we promote around 200 Chefs a year!). 🚀
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. 💸
• 20% discount for your friends and family. 🎉
• Wagestream – access your earned pay when you need it. 💰
• Paid qualifications and training opportunities. 🌟
• Gym membership discounts. 🏋️‍♀️
• Team socials – work hard, play hard! 🥳

If you're ready for an exciting challenge and a chance to grow, apply now! 👇

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.
• 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.
• Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.