Apprentice Chef - Glasgow

Job Title:Apprentice Chef

Pay Rate: £28084 per year

Location: Glasgow, G3 8YW

Reporting to: Head Chef

Hours: 40

Contractual Requirements: Candidates must be aged 18+

About the Role

We’re currently recruiting for an ambitious Apprentice Chef to join our team and help deliver exceptional experiences in Glasgow on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As an Apprentice Chef, you will work alongside a passionate and supportive team, gaining hands-on experience while developing your skills through structured training. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go above and beyond.

No prior experience is required as full training will be provided as part of the apprenticeship!

On completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve either the Production Chef L2 or Production Chef L3 qualification and become a qualified Chef.

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Creating exceptional food experiences by helping to prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard.

• Championing food safety and kitchen excellence, ensuring outstanding standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices are maintained at all times.

• Bringing our menus to life by preparing ingredients and dishes to specification while following Levy’s quality standards and procedures.

• Supporting a sustainable kitchen by handling ingredients carefully and helping to minimise food waste.

• Thriving as part of a professional team, working collaboratively with chefs and colleagues during busy service periods.

• Staying calm under pressure and adapting confidently to changing menus, service demands and kitchen set-ups.

• Helping create an organised and efficient workspace by maintaining a clean, well-stocked and welcoming kitchen environment.

• Being a positive role model for others, offering respectful support, encouragement and coaching to new team members as they develop their skills.

Our Ideal Apprentice Will:

• Have experience working in a professional kitchen (minimum 1 year) and be excited to build on their existing skills in a fast-paced, high-volume catering environment.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety and quality standards, with a commitment to delivering excellence in every service.
• Hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, or be eager to gain one as part of their professional development.
• Take pride in their knife skills and food preparation techniques, showing great attention to detail in both presentation and quality.
• Be organised and confident when managing their own section, ensuring smooth and efficient service during busy events.
• Understand the importance of allergen management and dietary requirements, helping to provide safe and enjoyable dining experiences for all guests.
• Bring genuine enthusiasm for food, with a desire to continually learn, develop and expand their culinary knowledge.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoying the energy and excitement that comes with catering for a diverse range of events.
• Stay calm, focused and professional under pressure, maintaining high standards even during peak service periods.
• Be dependable and punctual, recognising the important role they play within a successful team.
• Show initiative and a proactive approach, taking ownership of tasks and looking for ways to support colleagues and improve service.
• Be eager to learn from experienced chefs, embracing feedback and opportunities for growth.
• Share a passion for great food and sustainable kitchen practices, helping to reduce waste and support responsible food production.
• Ability to manage a specific section efficiently. The SEC consists of three venues – the OVO Hydro, SEC Centre and SEC Armadillo, each providing a truly unique experience for our guests.

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 & Ireland 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!

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.

Levy is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality. In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.

We are culinary champions – it’s what we do and it’s what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences. Focussed on ‘doing the right thing’ for our people and the planet. sustainability, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, are official partners of the British Paralympic Association, and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

As part of SEC Food, you'll contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences across one of the UK's most exciting event destinations. Working across the OVO Hydro, SEC Centre and SEC Armadillo, you'll gain experience catering for a wide variety of events and audiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills alongside experienced culinary professionals while being part of a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality food and memorable guest experiences.

Apprenticeship Funding Requirements

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a short questionnaire and participate in a screening call to determine your eligibility for apprenticeship funding in line with the Department for Education funding rules.

This is a mandatory step of the application process to ensure that you meet the criteria for apprenticeship funding.

Please note: 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.

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