Chef Apprentice

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.