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As an Apprentice Chef you don't need to have tons of experience in a kitchen! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and earn at the same time and complete masterclasses along the way to develop your Chef skills. All you need is a willingness to learn, a genuine love for all things food and the passion to create amazing dishes.

Locaton
Essex
Employer
Flyer (Chelmsford)
Provider
Lifetime Training
Wages
264.25 per week
Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship
Apply by
Thursday, May 8, 2025

Opportunity Details

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 Flaming Grill, where we're famous for flame grilled food and sizzling skillets. We're all about creating a lively atmosphere in our pubs, providing the perfect setting for our customers to enjoy the action of a game with a great choice of drinks.

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% of 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

Full Time 35.00 Hours per week Catering & Hospitality 1 Role available New Vacancy

Kickstart Your Career!

Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!

Posted
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Apply by
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Interviews
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Start date
Thursday, May 15, 2025

Skills Required

No previous skils required. We are just looking for someone with a passion for hospitality!

Qualifications Required

No previous qualifications required.

Training

Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English

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

Prospects

Upon completing your apprenticeship, you will have opportunity to continue onto further apprenticeships or follow other routes to progress your career within Greene King through our career pathway.

Other Information

The key dates are to be used as a guide only. Should the right candidate be found, this vacancy may close early.

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