Apprentice Chef
- Location
Essex - Employer
Astronomer (Braintree) - Provider
Lifetime Training - Wages
£366.30 per week - Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Thursday, October 16, 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 Hungry Horse, where the drinks are always flowing and the plates are piled high, our pubs bring families and friends together. From footy days to family time, a swift drink after work, to a quarterly pool tournament - there's always something going on. Beyond our delicious food and drink, we also love to serve up community spirit by getting behind the causes that matter most to our customers.
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
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.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Thursday, October 23, 2025
Skills Required
-Pride in delivering excellent customer service -Good teamwork ethic -Strong communication skills -The ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment -Organised multitasker -Creativity and imagination for food presentation
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
Ongoing training and development. With the opportunity to progress on the Greene King career pathway with access to 30 Apprenticeships, ranging from Level 2 to Level 7
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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