Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

🔥 Join Our Kitchen Crew as a Chef Apprentice! 🔥

Got a passion for food and a desire to learn? 🧑‍🍳 We're on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals to join our fast-paced kitchen team as a Chef Apprentice! This isn't just a job; it's your chance to kickstart an amazing career in the hospitality industry. With 19 incredible brands and over 1600 businesses, the opportunities for you to grow and develop your skills are practically endless. 🚀

What You'll Be Doing:

• Teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝 You'll be collaborating with the entire kitchen crew to deliver seriously awesome food and service, always supporting your fellow chefs.
• Bring your best ideas to team meetings – your insights are super valuable! 💡
• Whip up, cook, and present food with speed, safety, and precision, hitting all our brand standards. 💯
• Handle guest questions and any issues like a pro, ensuring everyone leaves happy. 😊
• Keep our kitchen sparkling clean and tidy – attention to detail is key! ✨
• Master the art of setting up and closing down the kitchen, including stock rotation and prep. 📦
• Stay in the loop with business updates, special offers, and new menu items. 📰
• Dive into all our training programs, including online modules. 💻
• Always follow brand guidelines, licensing laws, and company policies to the letter. 📜
• Keep all your essential records and cleaning tasks up to date. ✅

No experience? No problem! 🙌 We're ready to teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, have a love for cooking, and want to be part of something special, we'll show you exactly how to become an indispensable part of our kitchen family.

Your Apprenticeship Journey:

You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. This is a full-time role where you'll learn on the job under the guidance of our experienced chefs, all while earning and gaining a nationally recognised qualification. 🎓 You'll be a key player in running our kitchens, creating delicious food, and ensuring our guests always have an amazing experience.

What Your Apprenticeship Includes:

• Work-based training: No need to trek to college! Your learning happens right here, with a mix of hands-on sessions and virtual catch-ups with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 📱
• Workplace mentor: You'll have someone on-site to guide and support you every step of the way. 🤗
• Functional Skills: We'll help you gain essential English and maths skills if you don't already have your GCSEs (or equivalent). 📚
• Regular reviews: Every 12 weeks, you'll have a review with your coach and manager to track your progress and get feedback. ⭐

Why Work With Us? Perks You'll Love!

• Career Growth: This apprenticeship is just the beginning! There are opportunities to progress to higher-level apprenticeships and beyond. 📈
• Amazing Discounts: Get a massive 33% off across all our brands, and 20% off for your friends and family! 💸
• Financial Wellbeing: Access Wagestream, a cool tool to help you manage your money and get access to your earned pay when you need it. 💰
• Paid Qualifications: We invest in your development with paid-for training opportunities. 🌟
• Progression: On average, 200 chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! 🏆
• Fitness: Grab discounts on gym memberships. 💪
• Fun Times: Get involved in team social events – work hard, play hard! 🎉
• Extra Benefits: As part of Mitchells & Butlers, you'll also get a pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and even free shares! 🎁 Plus, a free employee helpline for support whenever you need it. 📞

What You'll Earn:

• Aged 18-20: £10.85 per hour
• Aged 21+: £12.71 per hour

At Mitchells & Butlers, we're all about creating a supportive, valued, and inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and work in a fantastic team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome! ❤️

Important Note: Due to the nature of this role, including the independent operation of kitchen equipment and specific working patterns, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This is to ensure all tasks can be performed safely and in line with health and safety regulations and operational requirements.

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
• Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process
• Have open communication with the entire team to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service
• Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules