Apprentice Chef Greswolde Arms (Knowle)

Chef and Brewer are looking for an individual with a relentless passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience, to join their team as an Apprentice Chef! Duties will include maintaining excellent standards of personal, food and kitchen hygiene and ensuring compliance to procedures, menu specifications and recipes.

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

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Closing date: 13 Jan 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,856.00

  • Working week

    30 hours minimum, shift work including weekends - Exact shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    15 Nov 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000212472

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

The Chef & Brewer Collection brings together 141 beautiful, cosy country-style pubs, based in England and Wales. 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)

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

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

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

Prominently positioned on a picturesque High Street, The Greswolde Arms is a popular pub and restaurant in the historic village of Knowle. Originally a 17th century coaching inn, the Greswolde once provided accommodation for shooting parties of nobility and gentry. Lady Byron, the wife of renowned poet Lord Byron, also stayed here and even The Beatles stayed at the Greswolde Arms in 1963 whilst touring in the local area. We have a large, attractive beer garden for warmer weather and two roaring

Employer

Greswolde Arms (Knowle)

Address

1657 High Street

B93 0LL

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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: 13 Jan 2024