The Goodwood Culinary Academy
A two-year engagement that will equip the trainee with in-depth on the job training in all aspects of food preparation, food production, safety and basic costings, whilst gaining industry-recognised qualifications and professional kitchen experience.
Goodwood Executive Chef Darron Bunn designed the Culinary Academy to inspire, nurture and motivate young people from the local area into the industry.
Launched in 2018, the two-year programme equips trainees with in-depth on the job training in all aspects of food so they can become "industry ready" chefs.
Key benefits
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Wages
£6.50 starting wage on commencement
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Accommodation
Live-in accommodation is available if required
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Health club
Gym membership & a highly competitive wellness package
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Unique environment
A unique working experience and environment
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Continued development
Be industry ready when you graduate
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Further core benefits
- Paid overtime
- Flexible rotas where possible (4 days on 3 days off)
- Extensive training and development including opportunities within our in-house butchery, dairy processing and cheese-making facilities
- Experience in the food and beverage outlets across the estate
- Un-rivalled experiences including behind the scenes access to our world-famous events and exclusive masterclasses run by the talented Head Chefs from across the Estate
- Working with outstanding organic produce sourced from our on-site Home Farm
- Free event tickets (Festival of Speed, Revival, Horseracing)
- Free parking, uniforms and staff meals whilst on shift
- A variety of team events and social activities
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Year one review
A rotating programme of six-week placements
Goodwood offers a broad range of experiences like nowhere else. A rotating programme of on-site six-week placements in the following business areas at Goodwood.
- Home Farm – our free-range organic farm
- Dairy and Cheese Making, plus Home Farm Butchery
- Farmer, Butcher, Chef & The Bar & Grill
- The Kennels & Hound Lodge
- Goodwood House & Motor Circuit
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I understand the links back to the farm - you don't get that kind of hands-on experience on any other courses
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Year two review
Now you have an idea about the exciting career that lies ahead of you. The second-year is even better.
- More Home Farm & butchery experience
- Supplier & trade show visits
- Masterclasses, as well as learning about dish costing menu planning, food safety
- Cooking demos
- More placement experience in our kitchens
- Planning and delivering a special dinner at the end of the year
- Getting you industry ready
Unlike anywhere else
Working at Goodwood is unlike anything else. Become part of our team where there’s never a dull moment and every day will be a challenge. Work for a family, not a corporate name, which offers the chance to unleash your creativity.
Although we like to work hard, there is always time to have fun - we offer a whole host of staff events from thank you lunches to the fabled Christmas 'Blow Out'.
Some of our awards include
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Sussex Food & Drink 2019
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AA Rosettes
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Royal Academy of Culinary Arts
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The chefs at Goodwood are lucky to have this incredible produce literally on their doorstep. It’s lovely to see the team at Farmer, Butcher, Chef embracing such a great food story.
I understand the links back to the farm - you don't get that kind of hands-on experience on any other courses
I just want to keep doing what I'm doing and get better at producing tasty food and making it look great.
Contact Us
For all recruitment and careers enquiries
email us careers@goodwood.com or call 01243 755000