Chef Apprenticeship
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Chef Apprenticeship
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: The Ancient Oak - Cottam, PR4 0NZ (On-site)
Salary: £325.50 - £381.30 per week (equivalent to £10.85 - £12.71 per hour depending on age)
Hours: Full Time
About the Role
As a Chef with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], your food is the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You'll thrive off the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced kitchen, pulling together as a team. With 19 brands and 1600 businesses, the opportunities to develop and grow in one of our kitchens are endless. You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over 15 months, with no college attendance required.
Key Responsibilities
- Have open communication with the entire team to ensure delivery of outstanding food and service
- Participate and contribute to team meetings
- Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard
- Handle guest queries and complaints promptly and professionally
- Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of kitchen and back of house areas
- Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep
- Keep up to date with business information, promotions and new products
- Participate in all in-house training and e-learning
- Adhere to brand standards, licensing laws and company policies
- Complete due diligence records and daily/weekly cleaning tasks
What You'll Learn
No experience needed – we teach you everything! This apprenticeship includes:
- Work-based training with face-to-face sessions and remote Team calls every 6 weeks
- Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed)
- Reviews every 12 weeks with Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach
- Nationally recognised Production Chef Level 2 qualification
Benefits
- 33% discount across all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] brands
- 20% discount for friends and family
- Wagestream – access your earned pay when you need it
- Paid-for qualifications and progression opportunities
- On average 200 Chefs promoted to Head Chef every year
- Discounts on gym memberships
- Team socials
- Pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, free shares, and employee helpline
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.