Apprentice Chef

Summary

Hungry Horse are looking for an individual with a relentless passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience, to join their team as an Apprentice Chef!

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: 30 hours per working week - Exact shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 2 October
Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Positions available: 2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

At Hungry Horse, we're all about helping our guests to sit back, relax and share great times with their friends and family. As an Apprentice Chef you don't need to have tons of experience in a kitchen, though it can help. We'll teach you everything you need... All you need is a willingness to learn, a genuine love for all things food and the passion to create amazing dishes.

Benefits:

Gain a nationally recognised qualification which will look great on your CV
Love eating out? You'll get 33% staff discount at Greene King-managed pubs
Great working atmosphere, fun, laughs and room for progression & development
Discounts off high-street retail brands that include - Apple, ASOS, John Lewis and many more
Over 30 funded apprenticeships available, ranging from Level 2 to Level 7

Responsibilities included in this role:

Prepare, cook and present food to company specification
Keep kitchen clean, tidy and hygienic at all times
Work safely around kitchen equipment and monitor and deal with any maintenance issues
Keep up to date with new products, menus and promotions
Adhere to company policies and procedures and licensing laws
Be involved and contribute at all team meetings

Where you’ll work

Almond Brook Road

WN6 0SS

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Your training course

Production chef (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Check, prepare, assemble, cook, regenerate, hold and present food meeting the needs of the customers and maintaining organisational standards and procedures.

Use kitchen tools and equipment correctly to produce consistently high quality dishes according to specifications.

Take responsibility for the cleanliness, organisation and smooth running of the work area.

Produce dishes to suit individuals’ specific dietary, religious and allergenic needs as required.

Operate within all regulations, legislation and procedural requirements.

Complete and maintain documentation to meet current legislative guidelines.

Use effective methods of communication with all colleagues, managers and customers to promote a positive image of yourself and the organisation.

Work in a fair and empathetic manner to support team members while offering a quality provision.

Work to ensure customer expectations are met.

Work collaboratively to uphold the vision, values and objectives of the organisation.

Use technology appropriately.

Maintain quality and consistency in food production by using resources in line with organisations’ financial constraints, style, specifications and ethos.

Identify own learning style, personal development needs and opportunities and take action to meet those needs.

Use feedback positively to improve performance.

Your training plan

Chef Academy Production Chef L2

What your apprenticeship includes:

A mixture of face-to-face and virtual catch-ups with your learning coach every 4 - 6 weeks
A mixture of on and off-the-job training, including workshops and webinars
Feedback sessions to discuss progress
Obtain Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSE or equivalent)

At Greene King, you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 15 months.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

None required (grade None required)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Team Working
Organisation Skills

Other requirements

The key dates are to be used as a guide only. Should the right candidate be found, this vacancy may close early.

About this company

Hello & welcome to your Hungry Horse. Each pub offers unrivalled value with a menu and drinks range bursting with choice and flavour for you to enjoy. Be sure to get to know your local inside out as we offer a range of facilities to suit the local guests which can vary from pub to pub. Have fun and fill up on good times!

After this apprenticeship

Ongoing training and development. With the opportunity to progress on the Greene King career pathway with access to 30 Apprenticeships, ranging from Level 2 to Level 7

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