Cheltenham Racecourse

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Full Time

Salary: £12.95 - £12.95

Working Hours: 24-40 Hours per week - usually Monday - Friday but will involve weekend work for event days

Location: Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England

Closing Date: 30/11/2024
Job Category: Apprenticeships
Business Sector: Levy
Sub Sector: Compass Apprenticeships

What you'll be doing:

Job Title: Apprentice Commis Chef
Salary: £12.95
Location: Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, England, GL50 4SH
Reporting to: Senior Sous Chef
Hours/working pattern: 24 - 40 Hours per week (business dependent) usually Monday - Friday but will involve weekend work for event days

Are you a team player with a passion for food and people? Do you thrive in a busy environment? If so, then we are looking for someone just like you to help us deliver exceptional customer experience in Levy contracted to 24-40 hours per week.

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Apprentice Commis Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Levy based at Cheltenham Racecourse contracted to 24-40 hours per week. You will be joining a team that takes pride in what they do, takes pride in their food and most important of all you will be joining a company that takes pride in its people.

As a Commis 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 Commis Chef L2 and become a qualified Commis Chef.

Could you bring your spark to Levy? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Helping with general kitchen tasks as directed
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Commis Chef will:

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Passionate about great-tasting food

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:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses

This Apprentice vacancy is based at one of our Levy UK + Ireland Sites, Levy UK + Ireland is the sports and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland. It is the market leader in the provision of legendary food and drink experiences at some of the UK’s most significant sporting, arena, and leisure venues.

Through strong client partnerships, Levy UK + Ireland creates bespoke food concepts, service standards and pioneering design, implementing a guest-first approach and ongoing innovation at each venue. With a company-wide passion for food, Levy UK + Ireland creates menus and food experiences that feature fantastic seasonal dishes, with a strong focus on British ingredients.

As well as providing tailor-made concepts for its clients, Levy UK + Ireland also delivers corporate hospitality, event catering, venue sourcing and support services, through its portfolio of businesses. These include Keith Prowse, Payne and Gunter, and Lime Venue Portfolio.

Cheltenham Racecourse is the beating heart of Jump racing, where champions forge their reputations. With 16 exciting days of top-class Jump racing, hundreds of thousands of racing fans flock to Cheltenham every year, and it's not hard to make lasting memories.