Job Description
Summary
Our Apprenticeships
We are looking for a motivated, passionate individual to join our team as an Apprentice Chef
You will be responsible for assisting in the preparation, cooking and presentation of food with the aim to delivering an excellent customer experience. You would also be required to undertake all reasonable duties as assigned by the Head Chef.
Ensuring all menu items and specials are prepared, cooked and presented to company specification
Maintaining portion control and ensuring wastage is kept to a minimum
Receiving and checking food deliveries
Assisting the Head Chef with orders, stock taking, food hygiene, training and development of the team
Ensuring that all kitchen equipment is maintained and is working correctly
Maximising the full sales potential of the restaurant and ensuring high standards are maintained
You must have basic cooking skills and have the desire to learn new ones. You will have a good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment.
As part of this apprenticeship you will work towards an industry wide recognised Level 2 in Food Production and Cooking. The training will be delivered in the form of work-based learning and will include functional skills.
The Apprenticeships last for 12 15 months and will enable you to develop through a structured training programme. As an Apprentice with Marstons, you will gain a nationally recognised Standard giving you an ideal grounding for a career in the hospitality industry. Learning is all on-site, so there is no need for our Apprentices to attend college, and our Apprentices are all paid national minimum wage, which is above the standard Apprentice rate. Throughout your Apprenticeship you will be supported by your Manager and our Apprenticeship provider too, so you will be given all the help and advice you need to succeed. Upon completion of the Marstons Apprenticeship Programme, you will be set up to develop further through the Marstons career path.
Ideal candidate
We are looking for enthusiastic, committed individuals with a desire to develop and succeed. You will be required to deliver a high standard of customer service. Able to work under pressure, you must also be able to resolve any customer complaints to achieve a satisfactory outcome. Youll also ensure high standards of cleanliness whilst ensuring at all times that legal requirements are strictly adhered to. You must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
About Marstons
Marstons PLC is a leading independent pub retailing and brewing business. We are a truly national operator with over 1,700 pubs and five regional breweries situated throughout the UK. We are also the market leader in the development of new pub restaurants having invested over £140 million within the last five years to build over 100 new outlets! And thats not all weve also continued to invest heavily in our existing pubs, undertaking major refurbishments and evolving our brands and we plan to open an additional 30 new sites each year.
The Benefits and Rewards
As youd expect from a name like Marstons the rewards and benefits are competitive to say the least, but perhaps more importantly theres ample scope and opportunity to make your mark, plus the genuine prospect of running your own pub sooner rather than later. For starters we can offer:
A competitive hourly salary
The chance to work in a fun and friendly environment
20% Discount Card* (across our managed estate) and 30% discount at work
Childcare voucher, stakeholder pension and save as you earn schemes (after a qualifying period)
Marstons Rewards online discount scheme
Long service awards
Ability to develop through our Keyholder, Chef Development and Deputy Manager Programmes
You need to have a keen interest in working in a busy kitchen environment and be dedicated to completing your apprenticeship.
Personal qualitiesWe are looking for enthusiastic, committed individuals with a desire to develop and succeed. You will be required to deliver a high standard of customer service. Able to work under pressure, you must also be able to resolve any customer complaints to achieve a satisfactory outcome. Youll also ensure high standards of cleanliness whilst ensuring at all times that legal requirements are strictly adhered to. You must be able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Qualifications requiredNo qualifications required
Future prospectsOn going training and development encouraged by the employer which will give the applicant the opportunity to move on to a full time job.
Training to be delivered Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship - Food Production
Functional Skills in Maths
Functional Skills in English
Functional Skills in ICT
Apprenticeship level: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship
Possible start date: 16 Dec 2019
Working week: Wages are NMW for age: 16-17 is £4.20. 18-20 is £5.90, 21 to 24 is £7.38 and 25+ is £7.83
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