Apprentice Kitchen Assistant

About the role

Apprentice Chef 🧑‍🍳 | Hungry Horse - Darrington

Ready to level up your cooking game? 🔪 We're looking for passionate Apprentice Chefs to join our awesome team at The Darrington, a cool spot in the charming village of Darrington, close to Pontefract Castle and Brockadale Nature Reserve! Perfect for family adventures and budget-friendly eats! 🤑

At Hungry Horse, we're all about serving up huge, delicious meals that don't cost the earth. 🍔🍟 As an Apprentice Chef, your passion for food and your drive to create the perfect plate every time is what we're looking for. If you've got a sharp eye for detail, love the buzz of a busy kitchen, and want to become a culinary superstar, this is your chance! ✨

We're more than just great food; we're about live sport ⚽, sunny beer gardens ☀️, and happy kids' play areas. With over 200 pubs nationwide, we've got everything from sizzling steaks to Sunday roasts, paired with the perfect drinks. We believe a great pub experience shouldn't be a rare treat! 🍻

What you'll be doing:

• Whipping up and presenting top-notch food that customers will love. 💯
• Keeping our kitchen super clean and safe for everyone. 🧼
• Crushing it in a fast-paced environment, working with your team to serve amazing meals on time. ⏱️
• Staying in the know about new menu items and tasty promotions. 📣

What's in it for you? 🎁

• A sweet 33% discount on food and drink for you, and 15% for your loved ones! 😋
• Free access to an employee assistance program for mental health, well-being, and financial advice. Your well-being matters! ❤️
• Generous maternity and paternity policies. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Menopause-friendly workplace. 🌸
• A massive 50% discount for you, and 25% for your loved ones, at our Greene King Inns and hotels – weekend getaways, anyone? ✈️
• Refer a friend and you could earn up to £1,500! 💰
• Access your wages early with Wagestream – for those unexpected moments. 💸
• Awesome retail discounts, including up to 30% at Superdrug and deals with Three Mobile. 📱

Your Apprenticeship Journey:

• No need to go to college! Our apprenticeships are all about learning on the job with work-based training. You'll have face-to-face sessions and remote calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks, plus a mentor in the kitchen. 👩‍🏫
• Gain valuable Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed).
• Regular reviews every 12 weeks to track your progress. 👍
• You'll join our exclusive Chef Academy, with four masterclasses to boost your expert knowledge and technical skills in different cooking areas. 👨‍🍳

Our Mission: We're all about creating places where everyone feels welcome, safe, and like they belong. Inclusion is key in everything we do. 🙌

Closing date is a guide – apply early!

This is your chance to kickstart your career as a Chef with our Chef Academy Production Chef L2 apprenticeship. Let's get cooking! 🔥

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

Skills