Chef Apprenticeship
EGO - Little Stanney · North West · CH2 4HT
About the role
✨ Join the Ego Family as a Kitchen Superstar! ✨
Are you ready to spice up your career and create some seriously tasty magic? 🧑🍳 Ego, a collection of Premium Pubs & Restaurants, is looking for passionate individuals to join our vibrant kitchens. From buzzing city centers to cozy community spots, each of our locations is bursting with character, just like our Mediterranean-inspired menu! 🌍
Why Ego?
If you're drawn to unique vibes and love the idea of making guests' taste buds dance, we want YOU! 🤩
The Gig:
As a Chef with us, your culinary creations are the main event! 🍽️ You'll thrive in our fast-paced kitchen environment, working as a key player in a team that supports each other. With 19 awesome brands and 1600 businesses under our belt, the opportunities to level up your skills and climb the kitchen ranks are endless! 🚀
What You'll Be Doing:
- 🚀 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Chat openly with your squad to serve up amazing food and experiences, always ready to lend a hand.
- 🗣️ Your Voice Matters: Jump into team meetings and share your brilliant ideas.
- 🔥 Cook Up a Storm: Prepare and plate delicious dishes quickly, safely, and to our high standards.
- ✅ Guest First: Handle any guest questions or feedback like a pro.
- 🧼 Spotless Success: Keep our kitchen and back-of-house areas sparkling clean and tidy.
- 📦 Stock Smart: Master setting up and closing down, including stock rotation and prep.
- 💡 Stay in the Know: Keep up with what's happening in the business – promotions, new menu items, you name it!
- 📚 Learn and Grow: Dive into all our training, e-learning, and complete your modules.
- 📜 Play by the Rules: Always stick to brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies.
- 📝 Paperwork Power: Complete all necessary records and cleaning tasks.
No Experience? No Problem!
Seriously! We're all about your willingness to learn and your passion for food. If you're eager and proud to be part of our team, we'll teach you everything you need to know to become a kitchen legend. 💪
Your Apprenticeship Adventure:
You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. This is a full-time kitchen role where you'll learn hands-on from experienced chefs, all while earning a nationally recognized qualification! 🎓
- Work-Based Learning: No boring college lectures! Your training is delivered right here, with a mix of in-person sessions and online check-ins with your dedicated Learner Coach every 6 weeks.
- Your Workplace Mentor: You'll have a supportive mentor on the job to guide you.
- Level Up Your Skills: Gain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed).
- Regular Feedback: Get 12-weekly reviews with your coach and manager to track your progress.
Perks of Being Part of the Mitchells & Butlers Family:
- 🌟 Career Launchpad: This apprenticeship is just the beginning! Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships await.
- 💸 Mega Discounts: Get a huge 33% off at all our brands, plus 20% off for your friends and family!
- 💰 Financial Freedom: Access Wagestream – a handy tool to manage your money and get early access to your earned pay.
- 📈 Growth Guaranteed: Paid qualifications and chances to climb the ladder. Did you know around 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef each year? 🤯
- 🏋️ Stay Active: Discounts on gym memberships.
- 🎉 Good Times Guaranteed: Join in on awesome team socials!
Ready to Roll?
We're on the lookout for awesome individuals to join our Chef Academy for the Production Chef L2 program. Apply now, as this vacancy might close early if we find the perfect fit! ⏳
Key responsibilities
- Work towards and complete a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard.
- Actively participate in all in-house training, e-learning, and assigned learning modules.
- Prepare, cook, and present food quickly, safely, and efficiently to brand standards.
- Support the running of kitchens and maintain quality and operational standards.
- Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and complete required documentation and due diligence records.