Job Title: Apprentice Chef - Leicester Salary/Hourly Rate: £12.70 Per Hour Location: Bursom Rd, Leicester, LE4 1BS Reporting to: Regional Manager Hours/working pattern: This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week, worked across 5 out of 7 days (Monday to Sunday). Flexibility is required to meet business needs, and specific working days and hours will be discussed during the interview process Contractual Requirements: Candidates must be aged 18 We’re currently recruiting for an ambitious Apprentice Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Dine on a full-time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As an apprentice 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 Production Chef L2 and become a qualified Chef Your Key Responsibilities Will Include: Supporting the kitchen team prepare and cook Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Identifying opportunities to improve our food services Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts Representing DINE and maintaining a positive brand image Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations Our ideal Apprentice will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a willingness to learn with a positive can do attitude Must have good speaking and writing skills Have a flexible approach to working Excellent communication skills and willing to go above and beyond A huge focus on wanting to learn and develop yourself 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: Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family. Pension scheme and Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Holiday purchase scheme Sharebuy Scheme Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards Employee networks created and led by employees for employees Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work) Entertainment, Health &Wellbeing and Travel discounts Shopping discounts - Save up to 15%at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards Vodaphone discounts On-going training & development and career pathways Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! This apprentice vacancy is based within our Dine sector, Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030. Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.