Apprenticeships

Apprentice Chef

Mill House (Stretton) Milford Drive

Intermediate

Apprenticeship Level

Production chef (level 2)

Apprenticeship Standard

Summary

Greene King are looking for an individual with a relentless passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience, to join their team as an Apprentice Chef!

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.

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.

Employment

£21,840 a year

Wage

30

Hours Per Week

12 Jun 2025

Expected Start Date

Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Working Week

1 Year 3 Months

Expected Duration

Employer

Mill House (Stretton)

Employer Name

Milford Drive, DE13 0LA, Milford Drive

Employer Address
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Greene King is the country's leading pub retailer and brewer, running over 3,100 pubs, restaurants and hotels in towns, villages and city-centre high streets across England, Wales and Scotland. With a rich heritage of over 200 years, we brew award-winning beers and operate managed, tenanted, leased and franchised pubs from our headquarters in Bury St. Edmunds.

Training Provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2, including Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Desired Applicant

Skills

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Qualifications

None required Other (None required) Desired

How To Apply

To learn more about this apprenticeship vacancy, and for instructions on how to apply, please view the vacancy on the GOV.UK Find An Apprenticeship Service.

VAC1000315173

Vacancy Reference Number

6 Jun 2025

Application Closing Date
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