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 Pub & Carvery, where, whatever the weather or occasion, we've got something for everyone with our mix of carvery and classic pub food washed down with a tasty tipple. Our carveries include a choice of three 14-hour slow-cooked meats and a selection of potatoes and seasonal vegetables where our customers can pile their plates as high as they like.
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 GCSEs or equivalents).
A Chef Apprenticeship Qualification once you have completed the 15-month programme.
Alongside working full-time 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 4 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.Training:Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English.Training Outcome:Ongoing training and development within the business.Employer Description: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.Working Hours :30 hours per week. Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact days and shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Team Working,Organisation Skills....Read more...
As an apprentice Chef at Sizzling Pubs and Grill, we will help you master our menu, with your food being the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You'll thrive off the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced kitchen, with the support of a close-knit team, because it's the people that make it all worthwhile.
Responsibilities:
Be a champion of brand standards
Keep your kitchen clean
Prepare everything that is needed before a busy shift
Cook to spec and work with recipes
You don't need any experience as we can teach you everything! If you are willing to learn and be proud to work with us, we can show you exactly what it takes to become a vital team member in any kitchen.
You'll take on a full-time role in the kitchen under the supervision of passionate chefs alongside your training. Not only do you gain a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship, you will be able to support the running of our kitchens, creating some amazing moments making sure that quality never slips for our guests!
What your apprenticeship includes:
A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks
A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Trainer
Feedback sessions to discuss progress
Obtain Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSE)
30 hours paid work every week
BENEFITS FOR M&B STAFF:
Love eating out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery, we've got you covered
Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends!
Funded qualification up to degree level
Charity is important to us. From the company charities to the one which is close to your heart; you can choose how to give something back
Enjoy a 33% discount off a cosy stay at our Inn Keepers Lodges
On top of all this, we offer a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares!
Wage will be:
16-20-year-olds: £10 per hour
21+ year-olds: £12.21 per hour
At Mitchells and Butlers, you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15-months.Training:Production Chef Apprenticeship Level 2 including Functional Skills in maths and English.
A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks
A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Trainer
Feedback sessions to discuss progress
Training Outcome:Ongoing support and development.Employer Description:You already know Mitchells & Butlers, even if you don't realise it! That's because we run many of the UK's most famous restaurant and pub brands, including: All Bar One, Sizzling Pubs, Vintage Inns, Harvester, Ember Inns, Toby Carvery, Crown Carveries, Castle, Nicholson's, Premium Country Dining Group, O'Neill's, Alex, Village Pub & Kitchen, Miller & Carter, Browns, Innkeeper's Lodge, Orchid Pubs and The Oak Tree.Working Hours :Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmedSkills: Team Working,Organisation Skills....Read more...
As an Apprentice Nandoca (aka Team Member) at Nando's, you will be working towards a Food and Beverage Team Member apprenticeship over the duration of 15 months, learning and growing in your role. We'll give you training and development, support, coaching and help you build your own unique learning plan.
We believe growth is about more than just helping you to perform in your job, it's about becoming a better person inside and outside of work.
You will make our customers feel valued as part of our family by creating a fun environment or them to enjoy. It's up to us to make sure our customers leave feeling happy, having had a really positive experience.
Your roles and responsibilities will include;
Front of house:
- Giving a warm welcome to our customers and make them feel at home
- Serve customers efficiently at the till - understanding their needs
- Serve amazing food to Nando's high standards that make customers feel 'Fired up', 'Wowed by the Experience' and 'Hooked for the Next Taste'
- Bring amazing food and drink to the table and make sure our customers have everything they need
- Manage takeaway customer experience
- Set up, maintain, hand over and close down a clean, safe, and fully operational workstation
- Handle deep cleaning to Nando's high standards
- Follow all fire safety, health and safety, food hygiene and restaurant security measures
Back of house:
- Prepare, cook, and serve amazing food to Nando's high standards and make customers feel 'Fired Up', 'Wowed by the Experience' and 'Hooked for the Next Taste'
- Set up, maintain, hand over and close down and clean, safe, and fully operational workstation
- Handle deep cleaning to Nando's high standards
- Follow all fire safety, health and safety, food hygiene and restaurant security measures
As well as fantastic training and development, we really care about looking after our Nandocas by offering a great range of benefits, which include:
- Free meal on every shift you work
- Flexible shifts
- Access to a great discount platform
- Discount on Nando's for you and your friends and family (40% everyday)
- Internal development programmes to support your career development
- Regular regional parties and events
- Refer a friend incentive schemeTraining:
Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship - Food and Beverage Service Level 2 including Functional Skills in maths and English
Training Outcome:Developing our people is priority and we are keen to promote from within so there is huge opportunity to grow into bigger roles with more responsibility. On successful completion of the apprenticeship there are opportunities to complete further apprenticeships with Nando's.Employer Description:Ask people where Nando's comes from and you'll get a different answer every time. Portugal? Mexico? The UK?
The Nando's story started in 1987 in Rosettenville, a Portuguese neighbourhood in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Fast forward five years and Nando's landed in the UK. Now, with over 460 restaurants (and counting), their PERi-PERi is a bestselling hot sauce and Nando's has become as big a part of culture as drinking tea.Working Hours :20 hours per week, 8am - Late (under 18's latest finish will be 11pm), with exact shift patterns to be confirmed.Skills: Team Working,Organisation Skills....Read more...
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 Greene King pubs, where we have always been the beacon for communities, wherever people want to come together. Our collection of community pubs are the heart and soul of the local area around them, helmed by a local hero and crewed by a team always ready with your favourite tipple. Our pubs embody the true meaning of a local pub, acting as a central hub where locals can enjoy one of our events, a feast of lovingly cooked food or a quick catch up with friends over a drink.
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
Alongside working full time 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 4 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.Training:
Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 including Functional Skills in maths and English
Training Outcome:
Ongoing training and development
Employer Description: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.Working Hours :25- 40 hours. Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Team Working,Organisation Skills....Read more...
Full-time; PermanentDate Posted: July 11th, 2025Who we are…The Pacific National Exhibition is an iconic institution in BC, famous for bringing generations of people together to celebrate and build memories. This 115-year-old, non-profit organization has an annual operating budget of over $70 million dollars and generates revenue through four activity streams: the 15 day annual summer Fair which averages more than 700,000 people annually, Playland amusement park which welcomes 400,000 guests annually including Fright Nights, and a busy year-round portfolio of events including concerts, trade shows and film, cultural and community events. In total we bring over 2 million people through the site each year. The fourth activity stream is park care and facility maintenance. The PNE is proud of the work it does at Hastings Park and has a vibrant team that is passionate about events, guest experience and delivering memorable experiences. At the PNE, we strive to create an environment that reflects our organization’s core values: Enthusiasm, Excellence and Evolution. With a focus on these core values, we are committed to achieving our mission which is to “Deliver Memorable Experiences” for all who interact with the PNE whether it is our guests, our employees or the community. We are seeking a hardworking and motivated individual who has a passion for the Food & Beverage Industry and the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE). The Food & Beverage department is seeking an experienced Sous Chef with robust culinary, leadership, organizational, and time-management skills. The Sous Chef will assist in leading and supervising kitchen operations, oversee staff, assist in the creation of recipes and menus, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure the successful execution and production of all dishes.As the Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal hands-on role in the daily culinary operations, working closely with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Managers to deliver high-quality food experiences across various service formats and events. Your leadership, culinary expertise, and strategic planning will ensure efficient kitchen operations, staff development, and exceptional food standards.Why join our Team?
Exhilarating and fun-loving cultureFlexible work environmentOpportunity for free or discounted tickets to shows, events, sports games, and much moreStaff discounts for Playland, The Fair, and Fright Nights, as well as all PNE Food StandsCompetitive compensation packageOpportunity to create lasting memories and friendships!
What will you do this year?In your role as the Sous Chef, your primary accountabilities will be to:
Collaborate directly with the Executive Chef to manage day-to-day culinary operations, actively participating in food preparation and kitchen supervision.Partner with Food & Beverage Managers to strategize and craft recipes and menus for diverse events and audiences.Lead a kitchen team of 1 to 16 members, including dishwashers, prep-cooks, and cooks, across both small-scale catered function and large buffet-style servicesManage kitchen staffing through effective scheduling, task delegation, and active involvement in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new employees.Analyze event schedules and expected guest attendance to accurately forecast production requirements. Evaluate inventory levels and ingredient availability to effectively plan production schedules.Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to determine the costs associated with food and beverage items, including pricing, labor expenses, and overhead costs.Conduct recipe analysis to determine pricing for menu items, considering factors such as food, labor, and overhead costs.Maintain a thorough understanding of the Collective Agreements related to employees, with support from the People & Culture Department, addressing employee concerns, investigations, and disciplinary matters.Operate and demonstrate proper use of all standard kitchen equipment including ranges, ovens, fryers, steam cookers, meat slicers, dishwashers, and other related equipment.Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow FOODSAFE guidelines, standards, and regulations.Perform the function of short order cook when required to support service demands.Ensure PNE Uniform and Appearance Policy is always adhered toPerforms other related duties as required
What else?
Must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience cooking in the Food & Beverage IndustryMust have a minimum of 2 years’ experience managing staff in the Food & Beverage IndustryMust have successful completion of Grade 12Must be FOODSAFE Level 1 CertifiedMust possess a valid Class 5 or 7 BC driver’s license.Must have a strong understanding and knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in large scale cooking as well as short order cookingMust have the ability to effectively plan and oversee an efficient work scheduleMust be able to stay up to date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processesMust have working knowledge of various computer software programs including MS OfficeMust possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with staff, guests, and clientsWillingness and ability to work on an event-based work schedule will require extended hours and workweeks (weekends and late nights).Red Seal Certification is preferred.Post-Secondary education in a related field is preferredFOODSAFE Level 2 Certification is considered an assetSuccessful candidates must undergo a Criminal Record Check.
Who are you?
OrganizedCreativeProactiveSkillful communicatorCritical thinkerCommitted to striving for excellence.
here and when to APPLY? Applications can be submitted via the PNE website at www.pne.ca/jobs and will be accepted until the role is filled. Additional Information The PNE's compensation offerings are in alignment with a pay-for-performance pay philosophy that recognizes individual, and teamwork performance. The role is a permanent, full-time position with a typical salary range of $58,000 - $65,000 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, experience, and internal pay structures. As a part of the PNE's total compensation package, this position may be eligible for other benefits subject to program eligibility requirements. The PNE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse community we proudly serve. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age. If you require any support or accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the People & Culture Department at hr@pne.ca.....Read more...
