Apprentice Chef - Malt Cross

• Working alongside the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Support with the preparation of excellent food quality and service at all times including for bespoke events.
• Helping the kitchen achieve targets, quality standards and meet budgets
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive and community-focused environment.
• Act as an advocate and share messages about our charity work and the heritage of the Malt Cross with visitors.

Weekly day release at Fletcher’s Kitchen on Tuesdays, combining theory and practical training.

Learners must cook dishes from scratch and build evidence of preparing game, shellfish, soups and stocks, alongside all methods listed in the college recipe log.

Skills must be demonstrated both at college and in the workplace.

Learners should have their own chef whites and knife kit.

Potential to progress to higher-level apprenticeship or apply for permanent role based on performance and availability.

Our Malt Cross team works relentlessly to create memorable experiences that bring people together through hospitality, culture and community.

Set within one of Nottingham’s most iconic historic venues, Malt Cross is a vibrant space for food, drink, live entertainment, weddings, events and shared experiences. Combining creativity, heritage and welcoming hospitality, our team creates an environment where people can connect and celebrate and experience in the heart of the city.

Working with passion, professionalism and care, our team helps sustain a unique venue that not only delivers exceptional experiences, but also contributes to YMCA’s wider mission of strengthening communities and improving lives.

If you are passionate about hospitality and events, thrive in a dynamic people-focused environment, and are driven by creating meaningful experiences for others, this is where your work can make life-changing impact.