Apprentice Chef
Signal Box (Coventry) · Midlands · CV6 5QS
About the role
Join the Signal Box team! 📍 We're a family-friendly pub restaurant just a short drive from the city, offering that urban convenience without the crazy hustle.
Are you passionate about food? 🍳 Do you dream of crafting the perfect dish every time? Then we want YOU as our Apprentice Chef with Hungry Horse! We're looking for someone with a sharp eye for detail, who can keep their cool and thrive during a busy service. You'll become a vital part of our kitchen crew! 🧑🍳
Hungry Horse is all about amazing food, live sports ⚽, sunny beer gardens ☀️, and play areas for the kids. With over 200 locations, we serve up everything from sizzling steaks to Sunday roasts, all matched with the perfect drinks. 🍻 We believe a great pub meal should be an everyday treat, not a rare occasion, and our goal is to serve up delicious food that the whole family can enjoy without breaking the bank.
What you'll be doing:
- Prepping, cooking, and presenting top-notch food that meets our high standards and keeps customers happy. ✅
- Keeping our kitchen sparkling clean and safe for everyone. ✨
- Cracking the communication code with your team to get amazing meals to customers, on time! ⏰
- Staying in the know about all our exciting new dishes, menus, and promotions. 🤩
What's in it for you?
- Awesome Discounts: 33% off your food & drink at all our brands, and 15% off for your loved ones! 😋 Plus, 50% off at Greene King Inns and hotels (25% for loved ones) for those mini getaways. 🏨
- Support System: Free employee assistance program for mental health, well-being, financial, and legal advice. 🤝
- Family First: Enhanced maternity & paternity policies, and we're a menopause-friendly employer. ❤️
- Refer a Friend: Earn up to £1,500 for recommending someone awesome for a new role! 💰
- Get Paid Early: Access your wages before payday with Wagestream for those unexpected life moments. 💸
- Retail Perks: Score up to 30% off at Superdrug and exclusive deals with Three Mobile, and loads more! 📱🛍️
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
Forget boring college classes! Your training is 100% work-based. You'll have:
- Face-to-face sessions and remote team calls with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 👩🏫
- A go-to mentor right here in the workplace to guide you. 🚀
- Support to gain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you need it!). 📚
- Reviews every 12 weeks with your coach and manager to track your progress and give feedback. 👍
Plus, you'll be joining our exclusive Chef Academy! Get ready for four masterclasses packed with expert knowledge and killer technical skills in different areas of cooking. 🎓
We're all about creating places where everyone feels welcome, safe, and like they belong. We want to build a culture where everyone is valued and can truly shine. 🌟
Closing Date: The date shown is just a guide. This vacancy might close earlier if we find the perfect candidate.
Apprenticeship: Production Chef Apprenticeship 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
- Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions