Apprentice Chef - Wales

Compass Group
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1 year ago
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Job Title: Apprentice Chef

Salary: £ 11.72

Location: Sennybridge, Wales, LD38PN

Reporting to: Unit Manager

Hours/working pattern: 35 Hours per week 5 out of 7 days

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Apprentice Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for ESS on a full-time basis contracted to 35 hours per week.

As a Chef, you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

You do not need to have any experience to apply for this vacancy as full training will be provided as part of the Apprenticeship!

On completion of the Apprenticeship you will achieve the L2 Food Production and Cooking Apprenticeship and become a qualified chef.

Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS/vetting checks.

No public transport links are available, therefore own transport is required.

Could you bring your spark to ESS? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers

• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator

• Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed

• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards

• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more

• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more

• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits

• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster

• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available

• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands

• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

• Contributory pension scheme

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

This apprentice vacancy is based at one of our ESS sites, part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships

• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner

• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers

• Have a desire to succeed in your role

• Possess the ability to work under pressure

• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

• Passionate about great-tasting food

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