The Rick Stein chef apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to learn and develop the skills you’ll need to become a chef. You don’t need to have any previous kitchen experience as we’ll give you all of the training and support that you’ll need, so this is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to enter the kitchen for the first time.
Our chef apprenticeship is a 12 month, level 2 programme starting in September 2017. With the help of a dedicated college tutor, you’ll be based in one of our professional kitchens in Cornwall and you’ll receive support to build your knowledge, skills and confidence through a structured professional cookery qualification.
Once you have completed the apprenticeship, it’s our aim to be able to offer you a permanent role. You don’t need to have any previous kitchen experience you just need to have a real passion for food and hospitality.
We will give you all of the training and support that you need to learn how to be a chef, so this is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to change your career or enter the kitchen for the first time.
In the first instance, roles will be offered as a fixed-term contact up until December 2018 and experience isn’t necessary - just a passion for ensuring that customers have an outstanding time when dining with us.
We have positions available in Padstow, St Merryn, Porthleven, Falmouth and Newquay but the number of these vacancies in each will be confirmed nearer the time. The benefits of joining Rick Stein Chef Apprenticeship:
You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills whilst learning.
You’ll take part in monthly practical cookery sessions with our best chef to achieve your professional cookery level 2 qualification.
You’ll receive a competitive starting rate of pay and a share of tips from customers.
You’ll have the support from one of Cornwall’s best colleges (Truro and Penwith).
We’ll provide you with regular reviews, support and feedback.
You’ll receive a complimentary meal for two at one of our restaurants. You’ll receive 20% discount in restaurants and shops.
You’ll be invited to team events with Rick Stein and Jill Stein.
You’ll have access to our Employee Assistance Programme supported by Hospitality. Action, our leading industry charity. What you’ll be doing as an apprentice chef:
Learning and developing new skills within the kitchen.
Developing food knowledge by taking part in tastings with the head chef.
Preparing food to the company’s high standards, learning about the responsibilities required to ensure that quality and consistency is achieved.
Looking after stock - security, rotation and stock levels. Preparing for/attending practical learning sessions. Keeping a diary to record development of knowledge and skills.
Demonstrating commitment to your apprenticeship programme.