Chef Apprenticeship
Harvester - Sea Horse - Poole · South West · BH12 4AY
About the role
Join the Harvester Crew! 🥳 Be a part of the nation's family favourite for feel-good dining, serving up our legendary rotisserie chicken and unlimited salad bar since '83. Ready for a fresh start? We're looking for motivated individuals to join us as a Chef as part of our Chef Academy! 👨🍳👩🍳
Your culinary skills are what keep our guests coming back for more! You'll dive headfirst into the fast-paced kitchen buzz, working as a unified team to create amazing food. With 19 brands and 1600 sites under our belt, your potential to learn and grow in one of our kitchens is unlimited. 🚀
What You'll Be Doing:
- Keeping the communication flowing with the whole team to serve up awesome food and service, always ready to lend a hand. 🙌
- Joining team meetings and sharing your brilliant ideas. 💡
- Whipping up, cooking, and presenting food super fast, safely, and to perfection. 💯
- Handling guest questions and concerns like a pro, making sure everyone leaves happy. 😊
- Keeping the kitchen sparkling clean and tidy, with an eye for detail. ✨
- Setting up and closing down sections, managing stock and prep like a boss. 📦
- Staying in the loop with all our latest deals, promotions, and new menu items. 📈
- Getting involved in all our training sessions, from in-house to e-learning. 📚
- Always sticking to brand standards, legal requirements, and company policies. ✅
- Nailing all the required paperwork and daily/weekly cleaning tasks. 📝
No experience needed! We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, have a passion for food, and want to be proud of where you work, we'll show you exactly how to become a key player in our kitchen.
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
Embark on our Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard, lasting 15 months. You’ll be working full-time in the kitchen, mentored by experienced chefs, and learning on the job. Not only will you gain a nationally recognised qualification, but you’ll also be a crucial part of running our kitchens, creating unforgettable dining moments, and ensuring our quality never dips! 🌟
What Your Apprenticeship Includes:
- No college attendance required! Your training is delivered through work-based learning, including face-to-face sessions and remote calls with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks.
- You'll have an in-house mentor to guide you every step of the way.
- Gain your Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have them).
- Regular reviews every 12 weeks with your Coach and Manager to track your progress.
Awesome Perks for Our Team:
- Once you complete this, it's just the beginning! Explore higher-level apprenticeships and grow your career with us. 🌱
- A massive 33% discount across all our amazing brands! 🍔🍕
- 20% discount for your friends and family too. 👨👩👧👦
- Wagestream: your personal financial toolkit to manage your money and access earned pay when you need it. 💰
- Opportunities to level up with paid qualifications. 🎓
- Serious career progression: on average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! 🏆
- Discounts on gym memberships to keep you feeling good. 🏋️♀️
- Team Socials: work hard, play hard! 🎉
- As part of Mitchells & Butlers, you'll also receive a pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and even free shares! 🎁
- A free employee helpline for support with whatever life throws your way. 📞
Wage:
- 16-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour
- 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour
At M&B, we're all about creating a supportive, valued, and fun environment where you can be yourself and work with a brilliant team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome. 🥰
Please note: The closing date is a guide. This vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
Qualification: Chef Academy Production Chef L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present food to brand standard
- Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas
- Participate in all training and complete assigned learning modules
- Communicate openly and assist team members
- Adhere to brand standards and company policies