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Hospitality & Catering

Apprentice Chef

Bay Horse (Whickham) · LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Location
Front Street
Postcode
NE16 4EF
Salary
£11,388 a year
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Hours per week
20h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 2 – Intermediate
Qualification
Production chef (level 2)
Start date
16 December 2026
Application deadline
10 December 2026
Posted
3 November 2026
Vacancy reference
2000062100

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

As an Apprentice Chef with Community Pubs, 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-paced service, you'll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.

Community Pubs are the beating heart of local neighbourhoods - places where people come together, stories are shared, and lasting connections are made. Backed by Greene King's rich pub heritage, this brand is built around everything a great local should be welcoming, familiar, lively, and full of character. With great value food, trusted drinks, friendly faces, and genuine hospitality, Community Pubs deliver an experience that is authentic, inclusive, and proudly local. Community Pubs aren't just places to visit - they're places to belong.

As an Apprentice Chef, you will... 

  • Prepare, cook, and present food that 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
  • We're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why you will benefit from...
  • 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
  • Free employee assistance program - mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
  • Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
  • Menopause friendly employer
  • 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
  • Refer a friend - Who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
  • Wagestream - 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

What your apprenticeship includes:

  • You won't need to attend college, our apprenticeships are delivered through work-based training which includes a mixture of face-to-face sessions and remote Team calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You will also have a mentor within the workplace to support you
  • Obtain Functional Skills in English and maths, with support tailored to your needs (if you don't already have GCSEs or equivalents)
  • Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach including feedback sessions
  • 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.

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG.

We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make, across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive. 

Requirements

No specific entry criteria stated. Functional Skills in English and maths will be obtained during the apprenticeship if you don't already have GCSEs or equivalents.

Working week

20+ hours a week - Shift work including some bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Skills

Team WorkingOrganisation Skills

Required qualifications

Desired
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Training & development

Chef Academy Production Chef L2, including Functional Skills in maths and English.

Future prospects

With Greene King and Lifetime Training, you will have 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.

Things to consider

The closing date is just a guide, if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date, then the vacancy may close early. Wage can be negotiated dependant on experience. Live in option available.

About Bay Horse (Whickham)

Greene King is the country's leading pub retailer and brewer, running 2600 pubs, restaurants and hotels across England, Wales and Scotland.
Website
www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/devon/anchor-inn
Contact name
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Contact phone
01173017146
Contact email
apprenticerecruitment@lifetimetraining.co.uk