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Apprentice Chef GREENE KING RETAIL SERVICES LIMITED

Old English Inns have some of the most welcoming, fun-filled, family friendly pubs in the country. We're looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join their team as an Apprentice Chef at The Raven.

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

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Closing date: 23 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60 to £14,820.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    30 Hours per working week. Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    18 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000097822

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Old English Inns provide a vast range of tasty pub favourites as well as a traditional daily carvery with a fantastic choice of fresh vegetables and succulent roasted joints of meat. Their generous, eye catching cakes are regarded as their unique selling point, displayed in cabinets in the centre of their business to create a real talking point for customers.

Old English Inns aim to provide the best dining and drinking experience for customers of all ages, including a distraction zone for children to keep them occupied. They aim to be the first choice for families. You'll find personal touches throughout their pubs and in everything they do.

The teams at Old English Inns are the people who make their pubs so special, creating the warm and friendly atmosphere they're renowned for. Old English Inns are passionate about developing the skills of their people. That's why they're offering an award winning apprenticeship programme. The scheme provides opportunities for new team members to achieve an apprenticeship through 12 month training programmes designed to perfectly match roles in the licensed hospitality sector.

Reach your full potential! Greene King's career pathway has been designed specifically to promote development. Through their apprenticeship 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.

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

Daily duties will include:

  • 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:

  • 33% off meals at any Greene King Managed Site
  • Pension scheme
  • Save As You Earn (Share scheme)
  • Donate to charity of your choice through payroll - donations taken before tax
  • Up to 28 days paid holiday
  • Refer a friend and receive up to £1,000 (£500 AM/KM & £1000GM)

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

  • Production Chef Level 2
  • Functional Skills in maths and English

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Ongoing development and support

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Qualifications

Other None required (Grade None required) Desired

About the employer

Old English Inns have some of the most welcoming, fun-filled, family friendly pubs in the country. We're looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join their team as an Apprentice Chef at The Raven. A former manor house built in 1901, The Raven is a tasteful 41 bedroom hotel conversion. The Raven offers a traditional welcome and hospitality with open fires, and a wide range of cask ales, international lagers and wines which complement the varied menu.

Employer

GREENE KING RETAIL SERVICES LIMITED

Address

Station Road

RG27 9HS

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Training

Training provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Hospitality team member

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 23 Dec 2022