Apprentice Chef

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. Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. Join us at Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink. 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 Alongside working full time as an Apprentice Chef, you will also be joining our unique Chef Academy, where you will have the opportunity to attend four masterclasses designed to teach you expert knowledge and technical skills involved in 4 different areas of cooking. At Greene King, you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 15 months. Requirements and Prospectus Desired Skills •Pride in delivering excellent customer service •Good teamwork ethic •Strong communication skills •The ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment •Organised multitasker •Creativity and imagination for food presentation Personal qualities Passionate about developing your skills in the hospitality sector A willingness and desire to learn A smart and tidy appearance Tact and diplomacy for dealing with demanding customers High standards of cleanliness and hygiene A flexibility to work weekends and evenings Qualifications required No previous qualifications required. Future prospects Ongoing training and development Training to be delivered Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English About the Employer Greene King is the country’s leading pub retailer and brewer, running over 3,100 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 Royal Oak (Ambleside) Visit employer website Address Main Street Cumbria Cumbria LA22 9BU The map below displays the employer’s location, please check travel times before applying.