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.
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.
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, with a fresh and local approach to dining.
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
Alongside working full time as an Apprentice Chef, you will also be joining our unique Chef Academy, where you will have the opportunity to attend four masterclasses designed to teach you expert knowledge and technical skills involved in 4 different areas of cooking.
At Greene King, you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 15 months.
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
●Tact and diplomacy for dealing with demanding customers
●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
Training to be delivered
Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Employer
St Leonards Hotel (Ringwood)
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185 Ringwood Road
Dorset
Bournemouth
BH24 2NP
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