Chef Apprentice
SHEPHERD NEAME LIMITED
Maidstone (ME14 4ED)
Closes in 22 days (Monday 31 March)
Posted on 24 February 2025
Contents
Summary
Shepherd Neame is proud to advertise for a Chef Apprentice Located in Bearstead, near Maidstone, the Oak on the Green sits on one of the prettiest village greens in England. Founded in 1665. Today, the Oak on the Green is renowned for using largely local produce throughout the extensive food menu offering both British cuisine.
- Wage
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£15,704 to £25,396.80 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Tips and Trunk will be in addition to normal working pay at the discretion of the company.
- Training course
- (level )
- Hours
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Varied shift patterns TBC over a 7-day period (30 - 40 hours per week).
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 7 April
- Duration
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12 months
- Positions available
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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
What will the apprentice be doing?
Duties will be mainly based in the kitchens and will include:
- Food preparation - washing, cutting, portioning as instructed
- Cooking of food and presenting to specification
- Food rotation - being responsible for maintaining good food hygiene practices
- Equipment preparation and cleaning - ensuring that all equipment is to food hygiene and kitchen standards
- Kitchen cleaning - ensuring that the kitchen is maintained and cleaned as part of an ongoing standard
Previous catering experience would be beneficial however if you haven’t got experience, please do not worry, so long as that you love food, are confident, motivated and are a great team player, we can train you and teach you everything else that you will need to know. Our training partners HIT Training will take you through your learning journey. The Commis Chef Academy programme comprises of exciting master classes and workshops.
Apprentices spend time with industry experts, sharing ideas and boosting their understanding of key areas such as preparation and cooking, as well as flavour profiling, dish composition and seasonality. The workshops deliver content extracted from industry-recognised qualifications. Apprentices will have a coach assigned to them for 1-2-1 sessions at their place of work & for their progress reviews with their line manager.
Where you’ll work
Bearsted Cottage
The Green, Bearsted
Maidstone
ME14 4ED
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
HIT TRAINING LTD
Your training course
(level )
Equal to
Course contents
Your training plan
Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/commis-chef-v1-1
English and maths qualifications form a non-exit requirement for apprenticeships gateway and will be optional for the apprentice if they do not hold the equivalent level at GCSE.
Blended on/off-the-job training and location to be confirmed. You will be required to travel to Kent Cookery School to attend your practical master classes & workshops with your Chef Trainers.
Commis Chef apprenticeshice will learn and understand how to carry out the basic functions in every section with our training provider partner in their Commis Chef Academy. This learning gives chefs the opportunity to experience, consider and value each section of the kitchen with a view to choosing an area where they feel most inspired.
As part of their apprenticeship journey, Level 2 Commis Chef apprentices will attend workshops and development days to boost their knowledge, skills and behaviours. Apprentices will have access to an online learning platform & portfolio system.
More training information
Industry visits with our suppliers.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English Language (grade A-C or 4-9)
- Maths (grade A-C or 4-9)
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
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Basic Knife Skills
- Allergen Awareness
- Willing to learn
Other requirements
As part of the application process, you will be required to apply online and to attend a interview with the Head Chef and General Manager. Information will be sent out to you as part of the process.
About this company
Shepherd Neame is Britain's oldest brewer. It was founded in 1698 in Faversham, Kent. It is a family owned brewery which has passed in unbroken succession through five families. It produces a range of cask ales and filtered beers, producing around 180,000 brewed barrels a year. It has more than 300 pubs and hotels in South East England, mainly in Kent and London. Shepherd Neame exports to 44 countries including India, Sweden, Italy, Brazil and Canada.
After this apprenticeship
After successful completion of the apprenticeship, a prospect to a higher level qualification & permanent position for the right person. This may progress into a Senior Production Chef or Chef De Partie role alongside another apprenticeship course.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEPHERD NEAME LIMITED
David Everett
apprenticeships@shepherd-neame.co.uk
07714140077
The reference code for this apprenticeship is 1000305582.
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Closes in 22 days (Monday 31 March)
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