Chef Apprenticeship
Lifetime Training · Yorkshire And Humberside · HU17 8AA
About the role
Chef Apprentice: Ignite Your Culinary Career! 👨🍳🔥
Ready to dive into the electrifying world of food and become a culinary legend? As a Chef with us, your delicious creations are the main event, drawing guests back time and time again! 🌟 Get hyped for the fast-paced kitchen vibe, where teamwork makes the dream work. With 19 brands and 1600 businesses, your journey of growth and skill-building in our kitchens is limitless.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Team Player: Chat openly with your squad to serve up amazing food and service, creating a positive space where you’ve always got each other’s backs. 🤝
- Idea Generator: Jump into team huddles and drop your brilliant thoughts. 💡
- Kitchen Pro: Whip up, cook, and present food with speed, safety, and top-notch quality, meeting all our brand standards. ⚡️
- Guest Guru: Handle any guest questions or issues like a champ – fast and friendly! 😄
- Cleanliness Commander: Keep the kitchen and back-of-house spotless and organised. No detail too small! ✨
- Prep Master: Get departments set up and shut down, managing stock rotation, prep, and par levels. 📦
- In-the-Know: Stay updated on what's hot with business news, promotions, and new menu items. 🚀
- Learning Machine: Dive into all our training, e-learning, and assigned modules. 📚
- Rule Follower: Always rock our brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies. ✅
- Documentation Dude/Dudette: Complete all the necessary paperwork, checks, and cleaning logs. ✍️
No experience? No sweat! We’ll teach you everything you need to know. If you’re eager to learn, have a serious love for cooking, and want to be part of something awesome, we’ll show you how to become an essential kitchen whiz. 💯
Join Mitchells & Butlers and work towards your Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. You'll be a full-time kitchen rockstar, learning from experienced chefs while smashing your training. You’ll snag a nationally recognised qualification, help run our kitchens like a boss, and create unforgettable moments for our guests – all while keeping quality sky-high! 🌟
What Your Apprenticeship Includes:
- Work-Based Learning: Forget college commutes! Your training is hands-on, with face-to-face sessions and remote check-ins with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. Plus, a workplace mentor to guide you. 📱
- Essential Skills: Gain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed). ➕➖
- Regular Check-ins: Every 12 weeks, you’ll have a feedback session with your Apprentice, Line Manager, and Lifetime Learner Coach. 🗓️
Perks of Being an M&B Team Member:
- Career Launchpad: This is just the beginning! Level 2 is your gateway to higher-level apprenticeships. 🚀
- Epic Discounts: A massive 33% off across all our brands! 🍽️
- Share the Love: 20% off for your friends and family at all our brands. 🥰
- Wagestream: A smart financial tool to manage your cash and access earned pay when you need it. 💰
- Growth Opportunities: Get paid for your qualifications. 🎓
- Promote Yourself: On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! 📈
- Gym Buddy: Discounts on gym memberships. 💪
- Team Fun: Team socials to work hard and play hard! 🎉
Plus, as part of Mitchell & Butlers, you’ll get a pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and even free shares! 🎁 There’s also a free employee helpline for whatever life throws your way. 📞
Wage:
- 16-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour
- 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour
At M&B, we’re all about supporting you, valuing you, letting you be yourself, and working in an awesome team. Come join us and help make every guest feel super welcome! 👋
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard.
- Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas with great attention to detail.
- Have open communication with the entire team to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service, promoting a supportive atmosphere where you assist other team members whenever possible.
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
- Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.