Chef Modern Apprentice - #1795279

Job Overview

Job purpose

Apprentice Chef's Required!

Exciting New Opening – Edinburgh City Centre

We're launching a fantastic new venue in the heart of Edinburgh and looking for passionate, hard-working apprentices to join our kitchen team. If you're eager to learn, love great food, and want to kickstart a career in hospitality – this is your chance.

Our menu features handmade Steak Pies, great Fish & Chips, legendary Sunday Roasts, and a range of delicious starters and desserts. To deliver that, we’re building a team that values great service, strong teamwork, and personal development. Cooking is from scratch and all will be homemade.

What’s in it for you?

£10–£13 per hour, depending on experience and progress

Full training provided on the job – no prior experience needed

Hands-on experience working alongside experienced chefs

Even share of customer tips

Career progression opportunities – we promote from within

Recognised qualifications – earn while you learn, with formal certification options including Health & Safety Level 3 and Mental Health First Aid

Service awards – stay with us and enjoy milestone rewards like £100 after your first year, and up to a month off after 10!

What We’re Looking For

Passion for food and hospitality – even if you're new to the kitchen

Willingness to learn – we’ll teach you everything else

Team spirit – make others feel welcome and included

Pride in your work – care and attention go a long way

Honesty and reliability – be yourself and show up ready to grow

If you're ready to learn, work hard, and be part of something exciting from day one, apply now to join our growing team. This is a brilliant opportunity to build your skills, earn a good wage, and start a real career in hospitality.

• 101- Maintenance of a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
• 104- Working effectively as part of a hospitality team
• 203- Maintain food safety when storing, preparing and cooking food
• 102- Maintain, handle & clean knives
• 226 – Prepare vegetables for basic dishes
• 238 – Make basic stock
• 233 – Cook and finish basic vegetable dishes
• 220 - Prepare fish for basic dishes
• 227 – Cook & finish basic fish dishes
• 223 - Prepare poultry for basic dishes
• 230 – Cook and finish basic poultry dishes
• 222 - Prepare meat for basic dishes
• 229 – Cook and finish basic meat dishes
• 236 – Prepare, cook and finish basic hot sauces
• 240 – Prepare, cook and finish basic pasta dishes
  
  

To succeed as an apprentice chef, a candidate must demonstrate a strong work ethic, dedication, and a true passion for preparing high-quality food that brings joy to customers. Drive and a can-do attitude are vital for thriving in a fast-paced kitchen, along with solid time management and good communication skills. A willingness to learn, solve problems, and stay focused under pressure is essential. The ideal apprentice chef is customer-focused, team-oriented, and eager to grow professionally. This role suits someone who meets challenges head-on, works collaboratively, and consistently aims to improve while maintaining high culinary and service standards.

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