Apprentice Chef
Shire Horse (Stafford) · Midlands · ST16 1GZ
About the role
🍽️ Apprentice Chef at The Shire Horse! 🌟
Want to dive into the exciting world of food and become a culinary whiz? 🍳 The Shire Horse, a super chill country pub just off the M6 near Stafford, is looking for you! We serve up amazing, traditional pub grub, from epic Sunday roasts to fresh Garden Plot Medleys – all made with love. ❤️
As an Apprentice Chef with Chef and Brewer, your real passion for food and your drive to create the perfect dish every single time is what we're after. If you're quick on your feet during busy shifts and love keeping things super clean and safe in the kitchen, you'll fit right in! 💯 We're all about creating cozy spots where everyone feels welcome, serving up seriously good food and drinks, and making sure our customers get a break from the everyday hustle. ✨
What you'll be doing:
- Whipping up and presenting delicious food that hits the spot for our customers. 😋
- Keeping the kitchen spotless and safe for everyone. 🧼
- Chatting with your team to make sure our customers get their tasty meals on time. 🗣️
- Staying in the loop with all our awesome new dishes and deals. 🚀
Perks of joining our crew:
- Awesome Discounts: 33% off for you and 15% for your mates/family across our brands! 🍻🍔
- Mental Health Support: Free access to our employee assistance program for anything you need. 🧠
- Family Friendly: Great maternity and paternity policies. 👨👩👧👦
- More Discounts! 50% off at our Greene King Inns and hotels for you, 25% for loved ones. Perfect for getaways! 🏨
- Referral Bonus: Know someone awesome? Earn up to £1,500 for referring them! 💰
- Wage Access: Use Wagestream to get your earned pay before payday. 💸
- Retail Treats: Up to 30% off at Superdrug, deals with Three Mobile, and loads more! 🛍️
Your Apprenticeship:
- No college needed! 🙅♀️ We'll train you on the job with cool face-to-face sessions and online calls with your coach.
- You'll have a dedicated mentor in the pub to guide you. 👍
- Get support with your English and Maths skills if needed (Functional Skills). 📚
- Regular check-ins every 12 weeks to make sure you're smashing it.
- Join our unique Chef Academy with four masterclasses to level up your cooking skills in different areas! 🧑🍳
We believe in creating places where everyone feels welcome, safe, and belongs. We're all about inclusion in everything we do!
Closing Date: This is a guide; the role may close early if we find the perfect candidate.
Qualification: 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