About the Role

Westmorland Family is launching its inaugural Culinary Academy in partnership with Kendal College, offering a 12-18 month apprenticeship program that provides a bespoke food-based learning journey to understand our farm-to-fork ethos.

Recently featured in our Channel 4 documentary, we take immense pride in our place and its surroundings. Our farm supplies our business, and we're proud to work with local suppliers to provide the best seasonal ingredients from exceptional producers.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your passion for food, develop culinary knowledge and skills, and build a career with a local family business. You'll rotate across multiple sites in Cumbria, including Rheged, Westmorland Hotel, our award-winning Service Stations, and our Production Kitchen.

Expect to:

• Visit local suppliers to source high-quality ingredients
• Experience our family farm and learn about our farm-to-fork ethos
• Develop skills in our bakery and butchery
• Attend market and trade show visits
• Learn to forage for ingredients in our local surroundings

The program concludes with a fully paid celebration trip to enjoy hand-picked culinary experiences in the UK.

We have 9 positions available in Cumbria for those aged 16+ who have a passion for food. You'll be part of a cohort that will learn and develop as a group under the guidance of our mentors.

What We Offer

* A guaranteed job following successful completion of the program

* Up to 75% off products from our Kitchens

* 25% off products in our Farmshops

* A free meal while on shift

* Contributory pension scheme

* 28 days holiday (pro rata for part-time)

* Paid volunteering days

* Paid day off for your birthday

* Free colleague bus service from Penrith, Appleby, Kirkby Stephen, and surrounding villages

About You

We're looking for individuals who share our passion for food and are eager to learn and develop their skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.