Trainee Fryer

Hennighan's Fish & Chips

Full-Time | 40–50 Hours Per Week | Permanent Position Following Training

About Us

Hennighan's Fish & Chips is a growing, quality-focused fish and chip business with a reputation for high standards, great food and excellent customer service. As our business continues to expand, we are looking to recruit a Trainee Fryer who is keen to develop a long-term career within the industry.

This is a unique opportunity to receive structured training from our experienced management team, with the potential to progress into a management position upon successful completion of the training programme.

The Role

As a Trainee Fryer, you will undertake a comprehensive 12-month training programme designed to develop your skills and knowledge in all aspects of fish and chip shop operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Frying fish, chips and other menu items to Hennighan's exacting standards
Learning stock control and product management
Managing and maintaining frying oils
Maintaining food quality, consistency and presentation
Supporting daily shop operations
Assisting with menu development and new product ideas
Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met at all times
Working closely with the management team to develop your skills and industry knowledge

raining & Development

You will receive:

Hands-on training from our experienced management team
Structured development throughout the 12-month training programme
Access to additional training opportunities with respected industry professionals and partner businesses
Ongoing support and mentoring
A clear pathway into a future management role

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous catering, hospitality or food service experience
Is enthusiastic and eager to learn
Takes pride in producing quality food
Has excellent timekeeping and reliability
Works well as part of a team
Can work flexibly across daytime, evening and weekend shifts
Wants to develop a long-term career within the fish and chip industry

Hours

40–50 hours per week
5 days per week
Daytime, evening and weekend shifts required
Long 3-day weekend every 3 weeks

Pay & Benefits

Starting rate from the Real Living Wage
Previous experience will be taken into consideration
Structured training and career development
Genuine opportunities for progression into management
Supportive and experienced team environment

Apply Now

If you're passionate about food, eager to learn and looking for a career with real progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £13.45-£17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Employee discount
On-site parking
Store discount

Work Location: In person

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