Chef Apprentice

Summary

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.

Annual wage: £13,416 a year
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Training course: Production chef (level 2)
Hours: Shift work including evenings and weekends, exact shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 5 December
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

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.

As part of this apprenticeship, you'll work towards a Production Chef - Level 2 qualification. The training will be delivered in the form of work-based learning and will include functional skills.

Have you got what it takes? You'll be responsible for assisting in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food to company specification with the support and direction of tasks set by the Head Chef.

As a Chef Apprentice you'll:

Ensuring all menu items and specials are prepared, cooked and presented to company specification.
Maintaining portion control and ensuring wastage is kept to a minimum.
Receiving and checking food deliveries.
Assisting the Head Chef with orders, stock taking, food hygiene, training and development of the team.
Ensuring that all kitchen equipment is maintained and is working correctly.

You'll have basic cooking skills with the desire to learn and pick up new ones. You'll have a good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment and able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

What you get from us: At Marston's we're one big family. We put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits including:

Learn while you earn - gain a nationally recognised qualification and get paid for it!
20% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels.
Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink!
Online discounts and cashback through our Marston's Rewards platform.
A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates.
Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support.

What you get from your apprenticeship: The programme will last for 12 - 15 months enabling you to develop through a structured training programme. You'll gain a nationally recognised Standard giving you an ideal grounding for a career in hospitality.

Learning is all on-site, with no need to attend college
Option to attend Chef Academy masterclasses at central venues - digging deeper into culinary skills around meat, poultry, vegetarian, vegan, fish, and shellfish dishes which take place 6 times a year
Ongoing support, help and advice from your manager and our apprenticeship provider

We're excited to see what we can achieve together! #MarstonsWherePeopleMakePubs

At Marston's, you will be working towards your Chef Academy- Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification over the course of 15 months.

Where you’ll work

14 Luton Road

LU5 4JN

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, 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 VAC1000285190.

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Closes in 22 days (Thursday 28 November)

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