Apprentice Chef

Chef Apprentice

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 Chef & Brewer, a collection of unique country‑style pubs set in beautiful locations across the country which are welcome escapes for our customers and feel like a home away from home. Our relaxed pubs with beautifully decorated interiors, seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges are the perfect places for our customers to enjoy any occasion.

• Competitive salary and pension contribution
• Chance to further your career across our well‑known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, training and development are available at every level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands.
• Wage Stream – access your wage before payday when life happens.
• Retail discounts – up to 30% off at Superdrug and exclusive discounts with three mobile providers.
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well‑being, financial and legal support because you matter!

• Prepare, cook and present food which meets specs and customer expectations.
• Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help 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.

• Face‑to‑face and Skype/phone catch‑ups every 4–6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress.
• On‑ and off‑the‑job training, including workshops and webinars.
• Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer.
• Chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don’t already have GCSE).
• Chef Apprenticeship Qualification once you have completed the 15‑month programme.

Alongside full‑time work 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 four 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.