Chef Apprentice

Job description

About

We're looking for an enthusiastic Chef Apprentice who is eager to learn, grow & build a career within hospitality. We're keen to find individuals who we can help train in the hope of developing a long career with us for the future. This is a hands-on opportunity to work alongside experienced chefs, develop professional cooking skills and gain real experience in a fast-paced restaurant.

What You'll Be Doing

Assisting chefs with food preparation and basic cooking tasks

- Learning how to prepare and cook dishes to our kitchen standards

- Helping with ingredient preparation (chopping, measuring, portioning)

- Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and organisation

- Supporting the team during busy service periods

- Learning about food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations

- Taking part in training and apprenticeship learning activities

What We're Looking For

- A genuine passion for food and cooking

- A positive attitude and willingness to learn

- Good teamwork and communication skills

- Reliability and a strong work ethic

- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

- No extensive experience required - just enthusiasm and commitment

What We Offer

- On-the-job training from experienced chefs

- Regular check-ins with our executive chef team to discuss your progress

- A supportive and friendly kitchen team

- Opportunity to develop culinary skills and progress your career

- Employee discount of 50% off drinks & 25% off food in all venues after 3 month

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 Senior Production Chef Qualification once you have completed the 15 month programme

At Vaulkhard Group, as a Chef Apprentice, you will be working towards the Production Chef Level 2 apprenticeship, over the duration of 18months, alongside your daily roles and responsibilities.