Apprentice Chef Saracens Head Hotel (Towcester)

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! Applicants MUST BE willing to work evenings and weekends and have a passion for customer service! The role involves preparing, cooking and presenting 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.

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

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Closing date: 22 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

    29 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    19 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000165779

  • Positions

    1 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 Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple.

Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.

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

You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

  • 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 program - 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 GCSE)
  • 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 Level 2 including 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

The Saracens Head Hotel is one of our much-loved properties. So expect home-from-home comfort, a warm welcome, great hospitality, and full hotel service. Sitting on the ancient road of Watling Street in the old Roman town of Towcester, The Saracen's Head has been part of life here for over 400 years. Brimming with character, it features in Charles Dickens' novel 'The Pickwick Papers'.

Employer

Saracens Head Hotel (Towcester)

Address

219 Watling Street

NN12 6BX

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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: 22 Oct 2023