Apprentice Sous Chef

Marstons - Waterloo Cross Cullompton

Uffculme, EX15 3ES

Closes in 18 days (Friday 8 November)

Posted on 17 October 2024


Summary

Are you ready to turn your hand to new skills? We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Chef - helping our kitchen team make amazing food for our guests.

Annual wage
£8,450 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Shift work including evenings and weekends, exact shifts to be confirmed.

25 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 15 November

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

We're on the lookout for a Sous Chef to join our team!

It's time to turn up the heat in our kitchen! Leading by example, you'll ensure hot, quality food that you and the team can be proud of gets presented to the pass each and every time.

As Sous Chef you'll: Be right in the action in our kitchen, second in command to our Head Chef - stepping up and covering for them when they're not on shift.

* Offer previous branded experience in a similar role or as an experienced Commis Chef

* Assist our Head Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen

* Accountable for running the line during service

* Oversee, organise, and encourage the kitchen team - helping to develop their skills

* Be passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food and service

What comes next is up to you: You'll be presented with endless opportunities to grow and develop your career via our Chef Development Programme - heading up your own kitchen one day if that's what you're after!

What you get from us: You'll be joining a pub company that's been voted - Best Pub Employer (501+ Employees) at The Publican 2024 Awards. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

* 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels

* A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve

* Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including

popular menu dishes plus a drink

* Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education

* Exciting range of high street, online discounts and cashback offers

* Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career

* A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates

* Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.

At Marston's, you will be working towards your Marstons Academy Production Chef Apprenticeship L3 Apprenticeship qualification over the course of 15 months.

Where you’ll work

Uffculme

EX15 3ES

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

    • Marston's Academy Production Chef Apprenticeship L3 including Functional Skills in Maths and English

    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

    We've been running pubs and brewing beer in one form or another for more than 185 years - a heritage that we're incredibly proud of! Today we operate more than 1,400 pubs, bars and hotels.

    After this apprenticeship

    Marston's offer ongoing training and support and actively encourage their employees to progress.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282684.

    Apply now

    Closes in 18 days (Friday 8 November)

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