Chef Apprenticeship
Lifetime Training · North West · L35 4PF
About the role
Kitchen Chef Apprenticeship 🧑🍳✨
Are you ready to cook up a storm and kickstart your career in the hospitality industry? 🚀 Join our vibrant kitchen team at Mitchells & Butlers, a place where your food is the star and our guests keep coming back for more! 😋 You'll thrive in our fast-paced environment, working alongside an awesome team across 19 brands and 1600+ businesses. The opportunities to learn and grow are endless! 📈
What you'll be doing:
- Teamwork makes the dream work! 🙌 Communicate openly with your colleagues to deliver amazing food and service, always ready to lend a hand.
- Be a voice in the kitchen! 🗣️ Contribute your brilliant ideas in team meetings.
- Master the art of cooking! 🔪 Prepare, cook, and present food quickly, safely, and to perfection.
- Guest satisfaction is key! ✅ Handle any guest questions or complaints professionally and efficiently.
- Keep it clean, keep it tidy! ✨ Maintain a spotless kitchen and back-of-house area with top-notch attention to detail.
- Master the daily grind! 🔄 Set up and close down the department, managing stock rotation and prep.
- Stay in the loop! 📰 Keep up-to-date with business info, promotions, and new products.
- Learn and grow with us! 🌱 Participate in all training, including e-learning and assigned modules.
- Play by the rules! 💯 Always follow brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies.
- Dot the i's and cross the t's! 📝 Complete all necessary documentation and cleaning tasks.
No experience? No problem! We're looking for passion and a willingness to learn. If you're excited about cooking and want to be a vital part of our kitchen family, we've got you covered! 💪
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
You'll embark on a 15-month Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship, working full-time in our kitchens under the guidance of experienced chefs. 🎓 Not only will you gain a nationally recognised qualification, but you'll also become a pro at running our kitchens and creating unforgettable food experiences! 🌟
What's included:
- Work-based training: No boring college days! 🙅♀️ Your apprenticeship is delivered through hands-on experience, with regular virtual check-ins with your Lifetime Learner Coach and a dedicated mentor in the workplace.
- Functional Skills: Boost your English and Maths skills (if needed). 📚
- Regular Reviews: 12-weekly catch-ups with you, your manager, and your coach for feedback and support.
Perks of being part of the M&B family:
- Career Ladder: This is just the start! 🪜 Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships await.
- Epic Discounts: 33% off across all our brands for you, and 20% for your friends and family! 💸
- Wagestream: Your financial bestie! Access earned pay when you need it. 📱
- Paid Qualifications: We invest in your growth! 🌟
- Progression: Fancy becoming a Head Chef? 200 chefs do it every year! 🏆
- Gym Discounts: Stay fit and healthy. 💪
- Team Socials: Work hard, play hard! 🎉
Plus, enjoy a pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street discounts, free shares, and a free employee helpline for life's curveballs. 💖
Hourly Wage:
- 16-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour
- 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour
At Mitchells & Butlers, we value support, respect, and being yourself. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly 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.
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
- Have open communication with the entire team to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service.
- Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.