Kitchen Apprentice Malt Cross Hospitality

We are excited to be recruiting a Kitchen Apprentice to join our team and learn everything about working in a busy kitchen during a 2-year apprenticeship.

The historic Malt Cross is an iconic bar and kitchen in the heart of Nottingham City Centre. The venue has been welcoming and serving customers to its famous bar for almost 150 years.

As a valuable part of YMCA Robin Hood Group, the Malt Cross operates as a not-for-profit venue supporting the work of the YMCA to ensure all children and young people have the opportunity to discover who they are and who they can become within our local communities.

Through the introduction of this Apprenticeship, we hope to give someone the opportunity to begin their career in hospitality and discover who they can become too.

Role Highlights

Location: Malt Cross, 16 St James’s Street, Nottingham, NG1 6FG

Pay:National Apprenticeship rate: £8 per hour for the first year, increasing in the 2 nd year to match age-specific minimum wage.

Hours: 30 hours per week plus 1 day release to College to complete your qualification.

The Role

We have careful crafted a 2 year programme to steadily increase your knowledge and responsibility within the kitchen space.

From introducing you to the basics to seeing you produce your own meals, we are excited to see you grow, thrive and develop you passion for food and cooking.

Over the course of 2 years, you can expect to learn:

• Working as part of a team, how to prepare and fulfil food orders and pre-ordered catering to an excellent standard in a timely manner
• Dish and Menu development, taking advantage of local and/or seasonal produce.
• Support good stock control by following internal processes to flag low or missing ingredients.
• Liaise with suppliers to order kitchen products and ensure these are processed correctly and in a timely manner
• Build positive relationships with the Bar Manager and their team to ensure smooth service between the kitchen and bar teams
• Work outside of the Kitcehn to support colleagues during busy service periods assisting to serve food, clear tables and act as KP if required.

Health, Safety and Food Preparation

• Follow all statutory and internal regulations regarding hygiene, safety and cleanliness
• Manage and report any incidents of accident, fire, theft, loss and damage, as appropriate.
• Prepare food to be allergy safe, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws and practice.

Learning and Development

• Actively participate in the apprenticeship programme, completing all required coursework and assessments.
• Attend training sessions and workshops as required.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and personal development.
• Take on feedback from supervisors and continuously develop culinary skills.

About You

First and foremost you will be passionate about food! You will share our passion for high-quality, local seasonal ingredients and the skill of turning them into a meal for people to enjoy.

Whether you have just left school and are looking for your first job or you are exploring a career change, we are entirely open to your background.

We are only interested in what makes you, you!

We are looking for someone who has:

• A positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in
• Good communication and a team-player attitude
• Pride in doing things properly and to the best of your ability
• Willingness to learn and curious to learn more
• Resilient to practice and perfect skills and techniques
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work at pace
• A real understanding of the importance of cleanliness, safety, and consistency in the kitchen.
• GCSEs in English and Maths.

If this sounds like you, you could be the next member of our Team!

Diversity & Safer Recruitment

Malt Cross, as part of the YMCA Robin Hood Group is committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive.

Should you require any adjustments to support your full participation in our recruitment process, we would encourage you to share your needs with us so we can support you with your requirements. Please contact our recruitment team in the first instance.

We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be subject to a relevant DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

What Happens Next?

We reserve the right to close the position earlier than advertised if required.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide specific feedback on why you may not have been shortlisted.

For an informal conversation before applying, please reach out to our recruitment team who would be delighted to help.

We offer the following benefits from day 1 of your employment with us:

• Equivalent of 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing 1 day each year for your first 5 years!
• Workplace pension with Royal London (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution)
• 4 x Life Insurance/Death in Service whilst in the pension scheme
• Reduced school holiday childcare places at YMCA Camp Williams Nottingham & Newark
• 10% off in our hospitality venues including the Malt Cross and the Café at our Activity Village in Newark.
• Pastoral support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Excellent opportunities for development and progression
• Support for further study up to post-graduate level 7 courses to support your development
• £500 refer a friend scheme applicable across the Group
• Regular ongoing inhouse training
• Eligible to join the Blue Light Discount scheme
• Staff events and annual celebrations

On passing your probation, you will also recieve:

• Private medical and dental cashback scheme with Westfield Health and access to Westfield Rewards for high street discounts
• £120 cash annual contribution towards either:
  Travel costs or;
  Childcare costs or;
  Private gym membership