Apprentice Chef

La Piazza is a welcoming and vibrant restaurant in the heart of Hove, passionate about serving high-quality, freshly prepared Italian cuisine who pride themselves on using quality ingredients, traditional cooking techniques and delivering an excellent dining experience for every guest. From rustic pastas and wood-fired pizzas to our sumptuous seafood and delicate desserts, every dish is crafted with love and a commitment to authenticity.

30 hours minimum per week Monday to Sunday on a rota. To be confirmed and to include 6 hours study and attendance at Brighton Met College. 30 hours a week1 yearCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Hardworking, Willingness to learn, Reliable, Punctual, Takes Direction, Cleanliness, Flexible, Friendly, Works well under pressure, Attendance at Brighton Met College will be required so ability to travel will be essential., This Level 2 qualification is a 15-month apprenticeship including the 3 months end point assessment., You will need to commit to the learning and stay at the employers until the apprenticeship is successfully completed., To apply you must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years before the start date of the apprenticeship learning and have authorisation to work in the UK., You cannot apply if you already have a qualification equal to or higher than the apprenticeship standard being studied., You can apply if you have a higher qualification than the apprenticeship standard in an unrelated subject., You should live in the area local to the employer and the college campus offering the apprenticeship., Shifts could be early start or late finish so please ensure you have transport arrangements in place.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 2)
• Math (grade 2)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Hardworking
• Willingness to learn
• Reliable
• Punctual
• Takes Direction
• Cleanliness
• Flexible
• Friendly
• Works well under pressure

Other requirements

What you need to know:

• Attendance at Brighton Met College will be required so ability to travel will be essential.
• This Level 2 qualification is a 15-month apprenticeship including the 3 months end point assessment.
• You will need to commit to the learning and stay at the employers until the apprenticeship is successfully completed.
• To apply you must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years before the start date of the apprenticeship learning and have authorisation to work in the UK.
• You cannot apply if you already have a qualification equal to or higher than the apprenticeship standard being studied.
• You can apply if you have a higher qualification than the apprenticeship standard in an unrelated subject.
• You should live in the area local to the employer and the college campus offering the apprenticeship.
• Shifts could be early start or late finish so please ensure you have transport arrangements in place.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

There is potential for progression onto more advanced chef positions on successful completion of the apprenticeship.