Trainee Chef â€“ Cookhouse & Pub 

King Sedgemoor Inn

Hours: full time 30-35 hours  Part time 8-16 hours

Starting hourly rate:  Under 21 - £7.36, 21-22 £8.36, 23 and over £8.91  Pay rise on completion of training!!!!

Apprenticeship  available for all skill levels. Great potential for progression in to management roles. Full training provided on site with uniform provided.

Want to be part of a team passionate to provide great service and outstanding food then visit our website to apply!

At Cookhouse and Pub we serve our guests the nation’s favourite pub food! So, you’ll help our kitchen deliver great food to every guest… From preparing, cooking and presenting food to the highest of standards. Taking responsibility for starters and desserts, you’ll create an unforgettable first impression for all guests before delivering an awesome end to their meal.

We have an award-winning apprenticeship programme too, so could offer you the opportunity to earn qualifications alongside completing your core training for the role

Your skills and experience

You don’t need previous experience to join us in this role, it’s all about what you can bring as a person. You’ll need to

• Have an ability to learn new skills quickly
• Be organised and strong communication
• Have a passion for food and delivering high standards
• Have the motivation to deliver an incredible customer experience every time in a fast-paced environment

What is a Trainee chef?

• Working alongside the grill chef, you’ll have an eye for detail, striving to deliver a great product in a fast-paced environment whilst taking great pride in keeping the kitchen and all the equipment clean and maintained.
• You’ll be responsible for starters and desserts, but also be able to assist in other areas when things get busy.
• This is a hands-on role however with your strong team player approach you’ll always be ready for a challenge.
• Naturally, you’ll strive to achieve and maintain a spotless kitchen in line with key health & safety and food & hygiene standards.

Work with Whitbread

If you didn’t know… Whitbread is known for the UK’s most loved hotel Premier Inn and some of the best-known restaurant brands. Over the years we’ve grown to have Hotels and Restaurants across the UK, Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man and Germany. There are no limits to your ambition. We’re truly proud to give great experiences to millions of guests and create long term career opportunities for people like you!

We have a 278-year proven track record of helping people reach their full potential and have been voted a Top Employer for the ELEVENTH year running in 2021.

We’re proud to have a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is welcome and truly feels able to be themselves.  Our aim is to continue to attract, and welcome, a diverse range of applicants from all walks of life to help improve and develop our team every day.

As a Team Member, not only will you get the opportunity to build a career with Whitbread, you’ll enjoy the chance to shine every day with our award-winning induction and training programmes but we will also offer a range of great benefits also, which include:

• Exclusive Employee Offers
  • Whitbread’s Privilege Card gives you up to 60% discount on hotel rooms across UK, Ireland and Germany and 25% discount across our restaurant brands
  • You will also benefit from huge Discounts on our famous Premier Inn Hypnos Mattresses, pillows and beds
  • Whilst on shift, choose from our special menu, with meals starting from £2 or get 50% off the standard menu
• Financial Wellbeing Benefits
  • Pension scheme with employer contribution
  • Annual Sharesave (Save As You Earn) Scheme
• Physical, Mental & Emotional Wellbeing Benefits
  • MyGym & MyActive discounts
  • Discounts on Cycling Products at Halfords
  • Access to Hospitality Action (our Employee Assistance Programme), offering a wide range of support options for you and your family
  • Eye Health and Vision Express Discount
• Recognition and Discounts
  • MyRewards platform, where you recognise and are recognised for delivering the best guest and team experiences. It’s also where you’ll be rewarded for top performance during trading or team incentives
  • Perks at Work Portal, offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
  • O2 Open Employee Discount
  • Virgin Experience Days
  • Costco Membership
• Charity – we want to support and celebrate your dedication to charitable causes close to your heart through:
  • Raise & Match Scheme
  • Give and Match Scheme

If all of this sounds like you…. Apply today to start your Whitbread journey!

Whitbread is an inclusive employer. We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQ+ community (those who identify as gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, trans sexual, non binary or use another term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. We are open to part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this.

Whitbread is an inclusive employer. We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQ+ community (those who identify as gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, trans sexual, non binary or use another term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. We are open to part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this.

Job ref:

728266-1629

Advertised:

04 Oct 2021

Applications close:

18 Dec 2021