Apprentice Chef - Twycross Zoo
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CompanyCompass Group
Location
Atherstone, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypePart-time
Posted At6/30/2026
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Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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Description
Job Title: Apprentice Chef
Hourly Rate: 12.71
Location: Twycross Zoo, Burton Road, Atherstone, CV9 3PX
Reporting to: Head Chef
Hours/Working Pattern: 30 hours per week (4 days over 7)
Contractual Requirements: N/A
About The Role
We’re currently recruiting for an ambitious Apprentice Chef to join our team and help deliver exceptional experiences for Twycross Zoo on a part-time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.
As an Apprentice Chef, you will work alongside a passionate and supportive team, gaining hands-on experience while developing your skills through structured training. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go above and beyond.
No prior experience is required as full training will be provided as part of the apprenticeship!
On completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve the Commis Chef L2 qualification and become a qualified Chef.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
Hourly Rate: 12.71
Location: Twycross Zoo, Burton Road, Atherstone, CV9 3PX
Reporting to: Head Chef
Hours/Working Pattern: 30 hours per week (4 days over 7)
Contractual Requirements: N/A
About The Role
We’re currently recruiting for an ambitious Apprentice Chef to join our team and help deliver exceptional experiences for Twycross Zoo on a part-time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.
As an Apprentice Chef, you will work alongside a passionate and supportive team, gaining hands-on experience while developing your skills through structured training. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go above and beyond.
No prior experience is required as full training will be provided as part of the apprenticeship!
On completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve the Commis Chef L2 qualification and become a qualified Chef.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Preparing a variety of foods across the retail establishments and restaurant at Twycross Zoo.
- Safe handling of food.
- Maintaining high standards in the kitchen.
- Learn and apply professional kitchen health, safety and food hygiene standards, helping to create a safe environment for both colleagues and customers.
- Thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, bringing energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn every day.
- Show curiosity and creativity by contributing ideas and embracing opportunities to develop new skills.
- Have a passion for food and an understanding of a variety of food preparation techniques.
- Be self-motivated, taking initiative and ownership of their learning and development.
- Bring a positive, outgoing attitude and enjoy working as part of a supportive team.
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
- Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check
- Medicash – Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
- Pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Sharebuy Scheme
- Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
- Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
- Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
- Entertainment, Health &Wellbeing and Travel discounts
- Shopping discounts – Save up to 15%at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
- Vodaphone discounts
- On-going training & development and career pathways
Compass Group UK & Ireland is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive because diversity is our strength!
As part of Compass, you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
Apprenticeship Funding Requirements
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a short questionnaire and participate in a screening call to determine your eligibility for apprenticeship funding in line with the Department for Education funding rules.
This is a mandatory step of the application process to ensure that you meet the criteria for apprenticeship funding.
Please note: We reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Job Reference: com/1506/92635001/52814126/APR #Compass Apprenticeships
As part of Compass, you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
Apprenticeship Funding Requirements
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete a short questionnaire and participate in a screening call to determine your eligibility for apprenticeship funding in line with the Department for Education funding rules.
This is a mandatory step of the application process to ensure that you meet the criteria for apprenticeship funding.
Please note: We reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Job Reference: com/1506/92635001/52814126/APR #Compass Apprenticeships