Chef Apprenticeship
Toby Carvery - Hopgrove - York · Yorkshire And Humberside · YO32 9TE
About the role
Ready to kickstart your culinary journey? 🧑🍳 We're on the hunt for motivated individuals to join our amazing kitchen team as a Chef!
Why you'll love it here:
- Make your mark: Your delicious creations are what bring our guests back for more! 😋
- Teamwork makes the dream work: Thrive in a fast-paced environment where we support each other. 🤝
- Grow with us: With 19 brands and 1600 businesses, your career opportunities are endless. 🚀
What you'll be doing:
- Chatting with the whole team to serve up awesome food and service.🗣️
- Jumping into team meetings and sharing your awesome ideas.💡
- Whipping up, cooking, and plating food super fast, safely, and to perfection.⚡
- Handling guest questions and complaints like a pro. 😎
- Keeping our kitchen spick and span – cleanliness is key! ✨
- Getting involved in setting up and closing down, managing stock, and prepping. 📦
- Staying in the loop with what's happening, from promotions to new menu items. 📰
- Diving into all our training programs – learn and grow! 📚
- Always following our brand rules, licensing laws, and company policies. ✅
- Nailing all the required paperwork and cleaning tasks. 📝
No experience? No problem! We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, have a passion for cooking, and want to be part of a team you can be proud of, we've got you covered. 🎉
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over 15 months, getting hands-on experience in our kitchens under the guidance of our talented chefs. You'll gain a nationally recognised qualification and play a key role in making sure our guests always get top-quality food. 💯
What your apprenticeship includes:
- Work-based training – no need to attend college!
- Regular check-ins with your dedicated Learner Coach. 📞
- An in-workplace mentor to support you every step of the way. 🧑🏫
- Support to gain Functional Skills in English and maths if needed. ➕➖
- Regular feedback sessions every 12 weeks. 👍
Benefits you'll get:
- Career Growth: This is just the start! Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships await. 🌟
- Sweet Discounts: 33% off across all our brands, plus 20% for your friends and family! 💸
- Wagestream: Manage your money and access earned pay when you need it. 📱
- Paid Qualifications: We invest in your development. 🎓
- Progression: On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef each year! ⬆️
- Gym Discounts: Stay fit and healthy. 💪
- Team Socials: Work hard, play hard! 🥳
Important Note: Due to the nature of this role, including the independent operation of kitchen equipment and working patterns, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This ensures we can all work safely and meet all health and safety and operational requirements.
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
- Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process
- 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