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Apprentice Chef - Mickleover

Nags Head (Mickleover)

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Nags Head (Mickleover)

At a glance

• £217-£254.20/ Week
• 15 months
• Intermediate Level Apprenticeship
• Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
• 9 Dec 2026

Closing date

• 2 Dec 2026

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Join us at the Nags Head in the heart of Mickleover, where the grill is hot, the pints are cold, and the atmosphere is unforgettably vibrant! We specialise in serving up sizzling steaks and juicy stacked burgers with a side order of warm hospitality, so round up your loved ones and head on over.

Summary

As an Apprentice Chef with Flaming Grill, your passion for all things food, and the desire to make the perfect dish every time, is what sets you apart. With a keen eye for maintaining the highest standards and thriving during a fast-paced service, you’ll soon become an invaluable member of the kitchen team.

We go in. All in. Every time. Whether it’s a last-minute equaliser, the first pint of the day or lunch on a Tuesday, we think that every visit to ours is a reason to turn up the heat. We're here with your favourite drinks on tap, dishes delivered with flavour and unforgettably friendly smiles; to be the place you can count on for a good time, no matter what.

As an Apprentice Chef, you will…

● Prepare, cook, and present food that meets specs and customer expectations.
● Maintain hygiene levels and safety regulations in the kitchen to help guarantee the safety of your entire team and visitors.
● Communicate clearly with your team in order to provide high-quality meals to customers on time.
● Keep up to date with new products, menus, and promotions.

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why you will benefit from…

● Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
● Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
● Enhanced, family-friendly maternity and paternity policies
● Menopause Friendly Employer
● Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
● Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn up to £1,500 for referring them!
● Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
● Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

What your apprenticeship includes:

● You won’t need to attend college, our apprenticeships are delivered through work based training which includes a mixture of face-to-face sessions and remote Team calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You will also have a mentor within the workplace to support you.
● Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths, with support tailored to your needs (if you don’t already have GCSE or equivalents)
● Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach including feedback sessions.

Alongside working full time as an Apprentice Chef, you will also be joining our unique Chef Academy, where you will have the opportunity to attend four masterclasses designed to teach you expert knowledge and technical skills involved in 4 different areas of cooking.

CREATING PLACES WHERE PEOPLE FEEL WELCOME, SAFE AND THAT THEY BELONG We aim to embed inclusion into every decision we make – across our people, customers, communities, suppliers, and operations. We want to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to thrive.

Requirements and Prospectus

Desired Skills

• Pride in delivering excellent customer service • Good teamwork ethic • Strong communication skills • The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment • Organised multitasker • Creativity and imagination for food presentation Over and above skills and experience, we value curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn. We welcome applicants with transferable skills and diverse backgrounds.

Personal qualities

● Passionate about developing your skills in the hospitality sector
● A willingness and desire to learn
● A smart and tidy appearance
● Tact and diplomacy for dealing with demanding customers
● High standards of cleanliness and hygiene
● A flexibility to work weekends and evenings

Qualifications required

No previous qualifications required.

Future prospects

With Greene King and Lifetime Training, you will have the chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.

Training to be delivered

Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English

About the Employer

Greene King is the country’s leading pub retailer and brewer, running over 3,100 pubs, restaurants and hotels in towns, villages and city-centre high streets across England, Wales and Scotland. With a rich heritage of over 200 years, we brew award-winning beers and operate managed, tenanted, leased and franchised pubs from our headquarters in Bury St. Edmunds.

Employer

Nags Head (Mickleover)

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Address

25 Uttoxeter Road

Derbyshire

Derby City

DE3 9GF

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Closing Date

• 2 Dec 2026

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