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Apprentice Chef - Shrewsbury

Salary Range
£21,159 - £28,202
£1,763 - £2,350 / mo

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Location Base
Shrewsbury, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

The Chef & Brewer Collection brings together 141 beautiful, cosy country-style pubs, based in England and Wales. As an Apprentice Chef you don’t need to have tons of experience in a kitchen, though it can help. We’ll teach you everything you need… All you need is a willingness to learn, a genuine love for all things food and the passion to create amazing dishes.

Benefits:
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification which will look GREAT on your CV
  • Love eating out? You’ll get 33% staff discount at Greene King managed pubs
  • Great working atmosphere – Fun, Laughs and Room for progression & development
  • Discounts off high-street retail brands that include – Apple, ASOS, John Lewis and many more…
  • Over 30 funded Apprenticeships available, ranging from Level 2 to Level 7

Responsibilities included in this role:
  • Prepare, cook and present food to company specification
  • Keep kitchen clean, tidy and hygienic at all times
  • Work safely around kitchen equipment and monitor and deal with any maintenance issues
  • Keep up to date with new products, menus and promotions
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures and licensing laws
  • Be involved and contribute at all team meetings

What your apprenticeship includes:
  • A mixture of face to face and virtual catch ups with your learning coach every 4 - 6 weeks
  • A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
  • Feedback sessions to discuss progress
  • Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don’t already have GCSE)

At Greene King, you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Qualification over the course of 15 months.

Requirements and Prospectus

Desired Skills

None! We are just looking for someone with a passion for hospitality!

Personal qualities

Passionate about developing your skills in the hospitality sector
  • A willingness and desire to learn
  • A smart and tidy appearance
  • High standards of cleanliness and hygiene
  • A flexibility to work weekends and evenings

Qualifications required

No previous qualifications required.

Future prospects

Ongoing training and development. With the opportunity to progress on the Greene King career pathway with access to 30 Apprenticeships, ranging from Level 2 to Level 7.

Training to be delivered

Production Chef Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English

About the Employer

A Grade II Listed building surrounded by beautiful parkland near the heart of Lancaster city centre. We have a selection of seriously good pub food and expertly chosen drinks ranges for you to enjoy.

Employer

Riverside Inn (Shrewsbury)

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Shrewsbury

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Chef - Shrewsbury roles across Lifetime Training's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,159 - £28,202 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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