Chef Apprenticeship
Clay Pipe Inn - Poole · South West · BH16 6JY
About the role
Join our culinary crew as a Chef 🧑🍳!
This role is all about bringing the heat in a fast-paced kitchen 🔥, and to make sure everyone's safe and sound, we need our team members to be 18+. You'll be mastering kitchen equipment like a pro and working shifts that require you to be 18+ to keep things running smoothly and safely according to all the important rules and vibes.
As a Chef with us, your incredible food is the main event that keeps our guests coming back for more! You'll thrive in the buzz of our busy kitchens, working together with your awesome team. With 19 brands and 1600 spots to be part of, the possibilities to level up your skills and career in one of our kitchens are seriously endless. 🚀
Your Mission:
- Keep the communication flowing with the whole squad to serve up amazing food and service, creating a supportive vibe where you always lend a hand to your teammates. 🤗
- Jump into team meetings and share your brilliant ideas. 💡
- Prep, cook, and plate food with lightning speed, safety, and top-notch efficiency, always hitting our brand's high standards. ⚡
- Handle any guest questions or issues with speed and professionalism.
- Keep our kitchen and back-of-house areas spotless and organized, paying attention to every little detail. ✨
- Get the department ready for service and shut down, including keeping stock in check and managing prep.
- Stay in the loop with what's happening in the business, including promotions and new menu items.
- Dive into all our training sessions, online courses, and complete any assigned learning modules. 📚
- Always follow our brand rules, licensing laws, and company policies like a legend.
- Fill out all the necessary paperwork, due diligence records, and daily/weekly cleaning tasks. 📝
No experience? No worries! We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, have a serious passion for cooking, and are proud to be part of our team, we'll show you exactly how to become a crucial player in any kitchen. 💪
Get ready to kickstart your career with our 15-month Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship! You'll be working full-time in the kitchen alongside experienced chefs while you train. Not only will you earn a nationally recognised qualification, but you'll also be a key part of running our kitchens, creating unforgettable food experiences, and ensuring our guests always get the best! 🌟
What your Apprenticeship includes:
- All training is delivered on the job – no need to attend college! You'll have face-to-face sessions and catch-ups with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 📞
- You'll also have an in-house mentor to guide you every step of the way. 🤝
- Boost your skills with Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSEs or equivalents).
- Regular check-ins every 12 weeks with feedback sessions involving you, your Line Manager, and your Lifetime Learner Coach. 📊
The Perks of Being Part of the Mitchells and Butlers Fam:
- Once you've nailed Level 2, this is just the beginning! Explore opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships. 📈
- Score a massive 33% discount across all our brands! 💸
- Get 20% off at any of our brands for your friends and family too. 👨👩👧👦
- Wagestream – a cool financial tool to manage your money and access your earned pay when you need it. 📱
- Grow your career with paid-for qualifications.
- Real opportunities for career progression; on average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year. 🏆
- Discounts on gym memberships to keep you fit and healthy. 🏋️♀️
- Team Socials – because we work hard, we play hard! 🎉
Key responsibilities
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
- 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.
- Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.
- Support the running of kitchens, ensuring quality never slips for guests.