CHEF APPRENTICE
Contract: Full Time, 40 Hours per week
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Reporting to: Head Chef
Live in: Live in accommodation available inclusive of all bills, 3 meals per day, Laundry & Free wifi,
Equal share of tips paid monthly | Free Uniform | 28 Days Holiday pro rata inclusive of bank holidays | Pension Contributions | Volunteer Day | Group Life Assurance | Cinema Discounts | Online Shopping Discounts | Cycle to work Scheme | Discounted Gym Membership | Virtual GP | Health & Wellbeing Support 24/7 Helplines with access to trained counsellors for support on Mental Health, Relationships, Work, Stress, Bereavement, Finances, Childcare and much more | Exclusive discounts on our holidays for you, your friends and family | Annual familiarization visit at any of our country houses for you and your family
At our Dovedale Country House, we accommodate up to 76 guests, providing guided and self-guided walking tour holidays. As part of your Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship, you will work as part of our kitchen to prepare and serve a diverse food offering. Your apprenticeship will span 15 months and includes:
On-site training with a dedicated Regional Trainer visiting once per month
With full support throughout your journey, you will gain valuable skills in areas such as knife techniques, stock control, the preparation of sauces, vegan dishes, fish, poultry, kitchen management and much more.
Our kitchen operates uniquely, as we always know in advance how many guests we will host each week, and mealtimes are fixed. We are very excited to be recruiting the next generation of chefs into our country houses and would love to hear from you if you are passionate about carving a career as a chef. We are looking for aspiring chefs who are enthusiastic, passionate about cooking, dedicated to learn and able to work as part of a team. About HF Holidays:
As Britain's leading walking holiday co-operative, we believe that the true spirit of adventure lies in sharing it with others. Founded in 1913, we've been designing incredible walking holidays around the world for over a century. We offer people the peace of mind that comes from travelling with trusted experts so they can explore the world with confidence on over 260 carefully-curated walking holidays in the UK, Europe, and beyond. Thanks to the support of our 48,000 Members, we're a proud B Corp Certified organisation dedicated to making a positive impact on the places we travel to. Whether it's at our head office or in one of our country houses, when you work with us, you become part of a community that values friendship, fun, and an active enjoyment of the great outdoors.
If successful, you will be invited to an online / face-to-face interview with our Apprenticeships Manager followed by a Skills Scan Assessment. Equity and Diversity:
HF Holidays has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of discrimination; HF Holidays also provides reasonable adjustments to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. We are a member of the Business Disability Forum, a Disability Confident Employer and we operate the Guaranteed Interview Scheme to those candidates who meet our essential criteria.