Apprentice Chef

Summary

Greene King are looking for an individual with a relentless passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience, to join their team as an Apprentice chef! This is an amazing opportunity to work in a fun and challenging environment to gain the skills, knowledge and experience you need to kick start a career in hospitality.

Annual wage: £11,856 a year
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: 30 hours per week (exact shifts to be confirmed)
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 13 October
Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Positions available: 1

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

Greene King's boast some of the most breath-taking, fun-filled and relaxing pubs in the country. Found in towns and cities across England and Wales, from a scenic Dorset pub to a city centre spot to meet friends - Greene King will have something that fits the bill.

If you have a desire to gain experience with an industry respected pub brand and you have the hunger to develop yourself and further your career, this apprenticeship position may be just what you're looking for.

Greene King are offering an award winning apprenticeship programme. The scheme provides opportunities for new team members to achieve an Apprenticeship through training programmes designed to perfectly match roles in the licensed hospitality sector.

You will be paid the National Minimum Wage for your age.

Reach your full potential! Greene King's career pathway has been designed specifically to promote development. Through their programme, you'll gain a nationally recognised apprenticeship from entry Level 2 through to management Level 4.

Plus, you'll reap the benefits of working for one of the leading pub companies in the UK with the biggest apprenticeship programme in the hospitality sector. As such, you'll have opportunities to work within other Greene King businesses once you've completed your apprenticeship.

This is an amazing opportunity to work in a fun and challenging environment to gain the skills, knowledge and experience you need to kick start a career in hospitality.

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

- Carry out instructions as given by management and head office

Benefits include:

- 33% off meals and drinks at any Greene King Managed Site

- Pension scheme

- Donate to charity of your choice through payroll - donations taken before tax.

- Up to 28 days of paid holiday

- Refer a friend and receive up to £1,000 (£500 AM/KM & £1000GM)

- Pay national minimum wage for your age

Where you’ll work

Outwood Lane

CR5 3NA

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 Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)
At Greene King, you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 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

About this company

Greene King Local Pubs are located across the UK, they offer a warm friendly atmosphere are serve great British dishes throughout the day and evening.

After this apprenticeship

Ongoing training and development

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000270640.

Apply now

Closes in 20 days (Sunday 6 October)

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