Apprentice Chef

As a Chef, 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-paced service, you’ll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.

Join us at Pub & Grill, where we combine the warm welcome of a cosy pub with the style and quality standards of a restaurant. Though our grill may be the star of the show, our kitchens serve up a great range of comforting classics and healthy options too. Whether stopping for a swift drink, a working lunch or a 3-course evening meal – everyone receives a warm Pub & Grill welcome when they visit us.

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