Apprentice Chef Primrose Farm (Wigan)

Farmhouse Inns have some of the most welcoming, fun-filled, family friendly pubs in the country. We're looking for a chef apprentice to join the team at Primrose Farm, Wigan, who's enthusiastic and passionate about delivering an amazing service to customers. You will be supporting the running of our kitchens, preparing everything that is needed before a shift to create some amazing moments, keeping the kitchen clean.

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

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Closing date: 20 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,393.00

  • Working week

    30 hours per week. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    17 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000164551

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a chef apprentice, your passion for all things food and the desire to make the perfect dish every time is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving during a fast past service, you'll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.

Join us at Farmhouse Inns where we're big on quality as we are with our portions, which is why our carveries slow-roast our meats for 14-hours, freshly prepare our veg, create fluffy, handmade Yorkies, ruffle-up our perfectly crispy roast potatoes, and bake and hand-decorate our giant cakes in our kitchen every day.

We're all about rewarding our teams hard work, that's why:

  • You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution
  • The chance to further your career across our well-known brands
  • As one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career
  • Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands - so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount
  • Wage Stream - access your wage before payday for when life happens
  • Retail discounts - receive up to 30% of at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more
  • Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King inns and hotels - so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank
  • Free employee assistance programme - mental health, well-being, financial and legal support, because you matter!

As a chef apprentice, you will:

  • Prepare, cook and present food which meets specs and customer expectations
  • Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help to guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors
  • Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time
  • Keep up to date with new products, menus and promotions

What your apprenticeship includes:

  • A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress
  • A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
  • Reviews every 12 weeks with your line manager and apprenticeship trainer
  • The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSEs or equivalent)
  • A chef apprenticeship qualification once you have completed the 15 month programme

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

Production Chef Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in maths and English.

Blended on and off the job training to be confirmed.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Ongoing development and support.

Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Qualifications

Other None required (Grade None required) Desired

About the employer

Welcome to Primrose Farm, located in Wigan. A great place to take the whole family, this Farmhouse Inn is friendly, welcoming and warm.

Employer

Primrose Farm (Wigan)

Address

Queen Pit Road

WN3 6QJ

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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: 20 Oct 2023