Apprentice Kitchen Assistant Greene King Head Office Site - Bury St Edmunds

Greene King are looking for an individual with a relentless passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience, to join their team as an Apprentice Kitchen Assistant! Applicants MUST BE willing to work evenings and weekends and have a passion for customer service!

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

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Closing date: 12 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,000.00

  • Working week

    30-36 Hours per week. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    15 Nov 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000212326

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

As an Apprentice Kitchen Assistant, 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 pace service, you'll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.

Located beside the flagship Bury St. Edmunds Brewery, the Beer Café is not your traditional Greene King pub. You will be supporting the Head Chef in preparing their small yet exciting menu, and occasionally aiding in the catering for events held in their impressive upstairs venue seating up to 45 people. As there will be some level of face-to-face customer interaction, they are now looking for a friendly, engaging Kitchen Assistant to join their small team who not only has a passion for building a career in the kitchen, but is also not afraid to engage with customers in order to provide a first class service.

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 employers, 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 an Apprentice Kitchen Assistant, 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 Academy Production Chef Level 2 qualification once you have completed the 15 month programme

The training you will be getting

  • Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2
  • Functional Skills in maths and English

What to expect at the end of your 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

About the employer

We brew a wide range of beers, from traditional ales to modern style beers, from our breweries in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk and Dunbar, Scotland.

Employer

Greene King Head Office Site - Bury St Edmunds

Address

Abbot House

IP33 1QT

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Training

Training provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Production chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 12 Dec 2023