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Apprentice Chef Dick Turpin (Wickford)

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 apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 21 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,504.00

  • Working week

    30 hours per working week - Exact shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    28 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    12 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000096283

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Our carvery includes a choice of three 14-hour slow-cook meats, along with a selection of potatoes and choice of seasonal vegetables - plus as much gravy as you like! 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

What your apprenticeship includes:

  • A mixture of face to face and virtual catch ups with your learning coach every 4 - 6 weeks 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)

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Production Chef L2 Apprenticeship
  • Functional skills in maths and English

What is the expected career progression 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

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Qualifications

Other None required (Grade None required) Desired

Things to consider

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

About the employer

Greene King is the country's leading pub retailer and brewer, running over 3,100 pubs, restaurants and hotels across England, Wales and Scotland.

Employer

Dick Turpin (Wickford)

Address

Arterial Road

SS12 9HZ

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Training

Training provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Production chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 21 Dec 2022