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apprentice chef - wagamama - York

Employer
Lifetime Training
Location
York
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
29 Aug 2022

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Specialism
Catering
Sector
Hospitality & Travel
Role Type
Graduate, Other work and training
Start Date
Immediate
Duration
Permanent
inspired by fast paced, japanese ramen bars, wagamama brings the fresh, flavours of asia to all.
we're not just a company, we're a family whereby our beliefs and shared values create our strong culture epitomized by our people mantra of 'be you, be wagamama'

our kitchens

we take pride in our kitchens; maintenance is a priority + we have state-of-the-art equipment. our standards are high. our ingredients are cooked fresh. we serve hot food when it's ready. you'll find no microwaves or heat lamps here. our open kitchens mean you get to interact with our guests spreading positivity from bowl to soul

you don't need previous kitchen experience or to have worked with asian food before , just a passion for food, a great attitude + a willingness to learn, we'll teach you the rest!
we have a dedicated 4-week training period when you join us, so we'll teach you everything you need to know to become a true wokstar!

as a wagamama apprentice line chef, you'll receive some great benefits

- brilliant hourly rate + a share of staff tips
- weekly pay, every Friday
- flexible shifts
- free meal on shift
- a clean uniform provided every shift
- christmas day off
- opportunity to gain a national qualification through the apprenticeship
- 30% discount at wagamama + when dining with friends + family
- company pension scheme
- financial wellbeing support

what you ll do

- depending on the shift you work, you may start as early as 7am or finish as late as midnight
- you'll prepare, cook + present wagamama dishes, following our recipes + specifications
- you'll use fresh ingredients to cook hundreds of dishes for guests every single day
- you'll own one of our four stations - wok, ramen, teppan + fry
- you'll manage a section, ensuring you're set up and ready for service + keeping it clean throughout your shift
- you'll keep our kitchens clean, safe + up to a high standard by following our health + safety procedures and cleaning practices
- you'll work as a team with the other chefs + have each other's backs
- between your daily role responsibilities, you ll complete your apprenticeship in your restaurant, during work hours which includes monthly 1-2-1 facilitated learning sessions with a trainer + weekly independent self-study
- you ll travel to + attend 6 offsite one-day masterclasses at a regional training kitchen venue during your first 12 months

Requirements and Prospectus

Desired Skills

no previous kitchen experience needed! if you ve got a passion for cooking + ambition, wagamama has all the tools to help you kick start your career as a chef

Personal qualities

- has a passion for food, people + restaurants
- a team player + great communicator, who has a positive can-do attitude
- a caring individual you care about other people, our teams + guests
- in the spirit of change (kaizen), you're always looking to improve + help us be better than the day before
- passionate about creating a brilliant experience for our guests
- owns what they do + takes responsibility for this in a positive way
- can work as part of a team

Qualifications required

no qualifications required

Future prospects

your career journey starts here! wagamama offer apprenticeships which could see you develop all the way to head chef, general manager + beyond!

Training to be delivered

production chef level 2 apprenticeship standard
level 1 functional skills in maths + english (if you do not already hold gcse or equivalent qualifications in these subjects)

About the Employer
inspired by fast-paced japanese ramen bars, wagamama burst into life in 1992. we set out to create a unique way of eating. to play with spices and discover tastes. bringing the fresh, nourishing flavours of asia to all. each day we strive to become masters of our craft. we take pride in what we do, every day, for the benefit of others. it s alive in our kitchens, our service, our people + our dishes.

Employer

Wagamama - York Designer

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Address

unit 201-202

North Yorkshire

York

YO19 4TA

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