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Apprentice Chef Astronomer (Braintree)

Hungry Horse are looking for an individual with a relentless passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience, to join their team as an Apprentice Chef! 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.

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

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Closing date: 13 Feb 2023

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

    Minimum of 30 hours per week. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    15 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000107614

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

At Hungry Horse, we're all about helping our guests to sit back, relax and share great times with their friends and family. We want our guests to feel right at home with us - and not have to worry about cooking for themselves or doing the washing up either. It's the perfect place to come and watch the footy too with our big screens and brilliantly priced pints!

Our huge menus are bursting with choice, unbelievably great value and generous meals - seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And there really is something for all the family! We also have a great range of drinks, something for everyone, beer at great prices, 'Wine Wednesdays' and the shots and bombs are always on ice for the weekend. We have grown to over 270 sites in the UK, and proud to serve in all corners of the country.

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.

It's our people that make our pubs special and we think the best hospitality comes from people who can be themselves and show customers their personality.

 

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

-Carry out instructions as given by management and head office

 

Benefits:

-33% staff discount at Greene King managed pubs

-Friends and Family discount at Greene King managed pubs

-Discounts off high-street retail brands

-Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

-Enrolment into the company pension scheme (if eligible)

-Access to Wagestream - providing a variety of financial tools to support money management

-Up to 28 days holiday

 

 

What your apprenticeship includes

- A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks

- A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars

- Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Trainer

- Feedback sessions to discuss progress

- Obtain Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSE)

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.

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

Astronomer (Braintree)

Address

Avenue East

CM77 7AH

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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: 13 Feb 2023