Apprentice Chef Cross Keys (Slyne)

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! You will prepare, cook and present food to company specification, keep kitchen clean, tidy and hygienic at all times and work safely around kitchen equipment and monitor and deal with any maintenance issues.

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

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Closing date: 07 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,393.00

  • Working week

    30 hours per working week. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    14 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000193794

  • 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 Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country-style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country which are welcome escapes for our customers, that feel like a home away from home. Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion.

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% off 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
  • Attend 4 masterclasses to further develop your chef skills

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

  • Chef Academy Production Chef L2
  • Functional Skills in maths and English
  • On and off the job training and location to be confirmed

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 2,700 pubs, restaurants and hotels in towns, villages and city-centre high streets across England, Wales and Scotland. With a rich heritage of over 200 years, we brew award-winning beers and operate managed, tenanted, leased and franchised pubs from our headquarters in Bury St. Edmunds.

Employer

Cross Keys (Slyne)

Address

Main Road

LA2 6AU

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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: 07 Oct 2023