Would you thrive in a structured apprenticeship programme, learning from expert chefs while gaining a nationally recognised qualification?
After the success of last year’s Chef Academy, we’re delighted to open applications for our next Chef Academy Apprenticeship Programme, in partnership with Gateshead College. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business and begin your journey as part of our ever-evolving Chef Academy.
With exciting culinary developments including collaborations with local brands and enhanced learning events.
You don’t need prior kitchen experience – just enthusiasm, adaptability, and a willingness to learn. Full training will be provided to successful candidates.
Hosted in our Newcastle flagship store, 4 days per week working alongside our experienced chefs.
Learning: 1 day per week at Gateshead College studying for your Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship qualification.
Experience: Hands on learning in a fast-paced environment, developing the essential skills for a rewarding culinary career
Learning from our experienced chefs, you would deliver a consistently high standard of quality food, using knowledge of food and hospitality trends to help drive sales whilst contributing to a fantastic customer experience. If working with fresh ingredients and creating food from scratch motivates you, then Fenwick would be an ideal option to start your chef career.
You will rotate between restaurants and our in-house patisserie kitchen, ensuring you have learnt as many skills as you possibly can from this apprenticeship.
Learning from our experienced chefs, you would deliver a consistently high standard of quality food, using knowledge of food and hospitality trends to help drive sales whilst contributing to a fantastic customer experience.
Progression to level 3 catering programmes.
Fenwick is the UK’s largest family-owned department store group with a proud heritage and rich history. We are on an exciting journey of investment and transformation, building a future every bit as bold and brilliant as our past. Join us and be part of something special.
We can help with applications and interviews.
Call our Apprenticeships team: 0191 490 0300
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