Greene King
Apprentice Chef
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Chef Apprentice – Join Our Evolving Hotel Company
About the Role
There has never been a better time to join our evolving hotel company and be part of this incredible journey. We will provide our guests with a luxurious setting to unwind, with a multi-year development plan to transform our properties into boutique design-led hotels, featuring a fresh and local approach to dining.
As a Chef Apprentice, your passion for food and the desire to craft the perfect dish every time makes you stand out. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest standards and quickly becoming an invaluable part of the kitchen team.
Competitive Benefits
As part of this role, you’ll receive:
- Competitive salary
- Pension contribution
- 33% staff discount on all of our brands
- 15% discount for loved ones on all of our brands
- Access to Wage Stream – get your wage before payday
- Up to 30% off at Superdrug and exclusive mobile discounts
- 50% discount for you and 25% for loved ones at Greene King Inns & Hotels
- Free Employee Assistance Programme (covers Mental Health, Wellbeing, Financial, and Legal support)
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Key Responsibilities
You will prepare, cook, and present food while ensuring it meets:
- Menu specifications
- Customer expectations
You’ll also:
- Maintain the highest hygiene standards, complying with all safety regulations
- Communicate effectively with your team to ensure timely, high-quality meal service
- Stay updated on new products, menus, and promotions
What Your Apprenticeship Includes
- Ongoing support: Face-to-face meetings or Skype/phone catch-ups every 4–6 weeks for feedback and progress discussions
- Training and development:
- On-the-job and off-the-job learning (e.g., workshops and webinars)
- 12-weekly reviews with your Line Manager and Apprenticeship Trainer
- Supporting Functional Skills:
- English & Maths (if you don’t already have GCSEs)
- Certification: Upon completion of the 15-month programme, you’ll achieve a Chef Apprenticeship Qualification (Production Chef Level 2)
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Exclusive Chef Academy Opportunity
As a Chef Apprentice, you’ll gain access to our unique Chef Academy, featuring:
- Four masterclasses covering expert-level technical skills and culinary knowledge in different areas of cooking.
This role not only offers hands-on experience but also accelerates your career with one of the industry’s top apprenticeship programmes. At Greene King, you’ll learn, grow, and be part of something truly extraordinary.
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