Employer:
Based just outside of Leek in the Staffordshire Peak District, with a reputation for being one of Staffordshire’s premier venues comprising of a Country Inn, Weddings Venue, Function & conference Suite, 26 boutique style bedrooms and now one of the UKs leading unique spa destinations.
The Country Inn has Been awarded “The Best Casual Dining Restaurant,” for 3 years running in 2017 – 2019 at the Staffordshire Good Food & Tourism Awards. Also awarded, 1 AA Rosettes for its Culinary excellence.
Address: Blackshaw Moor, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8TW.
Vacancy Description:
As an apprentice chef, you will be taught by some of the best chefs in the area, working as part of a small team of chef’s producing & serving quality fresh food for our busy and popular Country Inn awarded for Culinary excellence. You can expect fresh, seasonal ingredients with modern British Cuisines from our famous Signature Dishes to traditional favourites. You would be also expected to work in our second kitchen that produces fresh food for a busy high quality Carvery as well as producing food for banquettes and buffets for up to 180 covers most weekends and over an average of 100 weddings a year.
• Train to be a chef and earn money at the same time!
• £2000 Bonus on completion of course.
• Hourly pay £5.25 – £9.41 per hour in year one, with increase for year 2.
• 4 days one on one training by our award winning chefs & one day at Buxton college.
• 2 year course NVQ level 2.
• Family run business for 40 years, with low staff turnover!
• Closed Christmas Day; so time for you to enjoy with your family & friends!
• Award winning Country Inn.
• Staff perks including free spa use & other great discounts.
• Company Pension.
Skills Required:
- You’ll have a passion for food, hospitality and delivering high standards.
- A real team player and people person, with the drive to work hard and learn new skills.
Personal Qualities:
A real team player and people person, with the drive to work hard and learn new skills.
Salary:
Hourly pay: £5.25 – £9.41 per hour in year one, with increase for year two.
Any Benefits: £2000 Bonus on completion of course.
Working Week:
- 4 days (including weekends).
- One on one training by our award winning chefs & one day at Buxton college.
- Minimum 30 hours.
Is there potential for future employment?
Potential for full time contract on completion of course with promotion.
Qualifications Required:
A good standard of Maths and English (4/C or Equivalent).
Training to be Provided:
Commis Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Things to Consider:
- Own transport is required due to our location and poor public transport.
- You will be expected to work evenings and weekends.
