Apprentice Chef - Marston's Clock Tower Cheltenham

Looking for a career in hospitality? Start as an Apprentice Chef at the Clock Tower in Cheltenham as part of Marston's, and gain a Level 2 in Food Production. This is work-based learning and your training will be provided by Lifetime Training. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed individuals with a desire to develop and succeed. You will be required to deliver a high standard of customer service. Able to work under pressure, you must also be able to resolve any customer complaints to achieve a satisfactory outcome. You'll also ensure high standards of cleanliness whilst ensuring at all times that legal requirements are strictly adhered to. You must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

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

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Closing date: 05 Nov 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,121.00

  • Working week

    Exact shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    13 Jun 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000173163

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Our Apprenticeships

We are looking for a motivated, passionate individual to join our team as an Apprentice Chef.

You will be responsible for assisting in the preparation, cooking and presentation of food with the aim of delivering an excellent customer experience. You would also be required to undertake all reasonable duties as assigned by the Head Chef.

  • Ensuring all menu items and specials are prepared, cooked and presented to company specification
  • Maintaining portion control and ensuring wastage is kept to a minimum
  • Receiving and checking food deliveries
  • Assisting the Head Chef with orders, stock taking, food hygiene, training and development of the team
  • Ensuring that all kitchen equipment is maintained and is working correctly
  • Maximising the full sales potential of the restaurant and ensuring high standards are maintained

You must have basic cooking skills and have the desire to learn new ones. You will have a good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment.

As part of this apprenticeship you will work, towards an industry-wide recognised Level 2 in Food Production and Cooking. The training will be delivered in the form of work-based learning and will include functional skills.

The Apprenticeships last for 12 - 15 months and will enable you to develop through a structured training programme. As an Apprentice with Marston's, you will gain a nationally recognised standard, giving you an ideal grounding for a career in the hospitality industry.

Learning is all on-site, so there is no need for our Apprentices to attend college, and our Apprentices are all paid the national minimum wage, which is above the standard Apprentice rate.

Throughout your Apprenticeship you will be supported by your Manager and our Apprenticeship provider too, so you will be given all the help and advice you need to succeed.

Upon completion of the Marston's Apprenticeship Programme, you will be set up to develop further through Marston's career path.

Ideal candidate

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed individuals with a desire to develop and succeed. You will be required to deliver a high standard of customer service. Able to work under pressure, you must also be able to resolve any customer complaints to achieve a satisfactory outcome.

You'll also ensure high standards of cleanliness whilst ensuring at all times that legal requirements are strictly adhered to. You must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

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

  • Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 including 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

We've been running pubs and brewing beer in one form or another for over 180 years. Now we've got around 14,300 people working for us and many more in partnership with us, and they all share our passion! Our people; from the brewery teams, to the distribution fleet, to every single team member in our pubs, have helped us to become a thriving FTSE All Share listed company. We have pubs that are traditional locals, family pub restaurants and fashionable town centre bars. While pubs may have cha

Employer

Clock Tower Cheltenham

Address

Charlton Kings

GL53 8EG

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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: 05 Nov 2023