Are you an aspiring chef looking to kickstart your career in the kitchen? Would you benefit from a structured approach to learning with an Apprentice programme in a well-established business?
After the success of last year’s Chef Academy Apprenticeship programme, we are delighted to announce applications are now open for this year’s Chef Academy Apprenticeship in partnership with Gateshead College. We are looking for warm and welcoming people, who are adaptable and willing to learn, to join us on our exciting journey with our ever-growing Chef Academy.
With so many exciting and innovative developments most recently including collaborations with Greggs and Michelin star restaurant Hjem, there has never been a better time to join us.
About the Opportunity
You do not require any experience working within a kitchen to apply as full training will be offered to successful candidates!
Based in our Newcastle flagship store 4 days per week you will be working alongside our experienced chefs learning key skills, as well as gaining valuable industry experience, with one day per week at Gateshead College working towards a Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship qualification.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:
* 25% Colleague Discount
* 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 33 days (pro rata for part time colleagues)
* Birthday day - 1 additional day off in the month of your birthday
* Lifeworks - offers support in a wide-range of areas, from student life to retirement, debt management or advice on saving as well as support for mental health
* WeCare a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
* Pension scheme
About Fenwick
Fenwick is the UK’s largest family-owned department store group with a rich heritage and history that has shaped who we are today! We are on an exciting journey of investment, looking towards a future that is every bit as bold and brilliant as what has gone before.
We work collaboratively and our 2,000 strong workforce spans across our stores, our support functions including Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People and Customer Service teams plus our valued restaurants and distribution centres and we are always on the lookout for talent to join our ever-growing family to exceed our customers' expectations.