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 Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of urban pubs are all about serving up great times in the heart of the city. Whether you’re looking for easy-going vibes, cocktails and colourful dishes in one of our high-energy bars or looking to be part of the after-work crowd who enjoy perfectly poured pints and pub classics with a twist in one of our urban pubs, we’ve got something for everyone.
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
Desired Skills
None! We are just looking for someone with a passion for hospitality!
Personal qualities
●Passionate about developing your skills in the hospitality sector
●A willingness and desire to learn
●A smart and tidy appearance
●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. With the opportunity to progress on the Greene King career pathway with access to 30 Apprenticeships, ranging from Level 2 to Level 7
Training to be delivered
Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Employer
Friend At Hand (Bloomsbury)
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2-4 Herbrand Street
Greater London
London
WC1N 1HX
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