Apprentice Chef Newnham Court Inn (Maidstone)

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! Duties including preparing, cooking and presenting food to company specification, keeping kitchen clean, tidy and hygienic at all times.

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 working week. Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. 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

    VAC1000165791

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Our Pub and Grill pubs are ideal for both enjoying a pint of your favourite beer or digging into your favourite grilled dish. 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

- A 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)

At Greene King, you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 15 months.

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

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

Newnham Court Inn (Maidstone)

Address

Bearsted Road

ME14 5LH

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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