Chef Apprenticeship
Lifetime Training · Yorkshire And Humberside · YO1 8DA
About the role
Kitchen Crew Apprentice 🍳🔥
Ready to turn your passion for food into a career? 🎉 Join our team as a Kitchen Crew Apprentice and become the reason our guests keep coming back for more! You’ll thrive in our fast-paced kitchen, working as part of an awesome team across 19 brands and 1600 businesses. Endless opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your skills await! 🚀
What you'll be doing:
- Team Player: Chat openly with the whole squad to serve up killer food and service, creating a supportive vibe where everyone helps each other out. 🤝
- Voice Your Ideas: Jump into team meetings and share your awesome thoughts. 💡
- Master the Menu: Prep, cook, and plate food like a pro – quick, safe, and up to our high standards. 💯
- Guest Guru: Handle any guest questions or issues like a champ, professionally and pronto. 😎
- Sparkling Kitchen: Keep our kitchen and back-of-house areas spotless and organized. ✨
- Prep Pro: Set up and close down the department, manage stock, and get all your prep done. 📦
- Stay in the Know: Keep up with what's new – promotions, products, and business buzz. 📰
- Learn & Grow: Dive into all our training, e-learning, and learning modules. 📚
- Follow the Rules: Always stick to brand standards, legal stuff, and company policies. ✅
- Document Duty: Complete all the necessary paperwork, cleaning logs, and daily tasks. 📝
No experience? No problem! We'll teach you everything! If you're eager to learn, love cooking, and want to be part of something amazing, we'll show you how to be a vital part of our kitchen crew. 💪
Your M&B Apprenticeship Adventure:
Over 15 months, you’ll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard. You’ll be in a full-time kitchen role, mentored by experienced chefs, and earning a nationally recognised qualification. Get ready to support our kitchens, create memorable moments, and ensure top-notch quality for our guests! 🌟
What your apprenticeship includes:
- Work-Based Learning: No need for college! We deliver training through face-to-face sessions and online calls with your dedicated Learner Coach every 6 weeks. Plus, you'll have a mentor right there in the workplace. 👩🏫
- Functional Skills: Get your English and Maths sorted (if you need it!). ➕✖️
- Regular Check-ins: You'll have reviews every 12 weeks with your coach and manager for feedback and support. 👍
Perks of being an M&B Team Member:
- Career Ladder: This is just the start! Explore higher-level apprenticeships once you complete Level 2. 📈
- Massive Discounts: Get a whopping 33% off across all our brands for yourself! 🤩
- Share the Love: 20% off for your friends and family too! 🥳
- Wagestream: Manage your money and access earned pay when you need it. 💸
- Paid Qualifications: We invest in your growth! 🎓
- Progression: On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! 👑
- Gym Discounts: Stay fit with discounted gym memberships. 🏋️♀️
- Team Socials: Work hard, play hard! 🎉
- More Goodies: Pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street discounts, free shares, and a free employee helpline for anything life throws your way. 💖
Your Wage:
- 18-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour 💰
- 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour 💰
At M&B, we believe in supporting you, valuing you, letting you be yourself, and working in a fantastic team. 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.
- Assist other team members whenever possible to promote a supportive atmosphere.
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
- Adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.