Chef Apprenticeship
Speke Boulevard - Toby Carvery - Liverpool · North West · L24 1XZ
About the role
Hey there, future culinary superstar! 🌟 Ready to dive into the exciting world of food? As a Chef with us, your incredible dishes are the main event that keeps our guests coming back for more! 😋 We're talking about a vibrant, fast-paced kitchen where teamwork is key. With 19 awesome brands and over 1600 locations, the chances for you to level up your skills and build an epic career are literally endless. 🚀
What You'll Be Doing:
- Crushing it with open communication 🗣️ to serve up amazing food and service, all while building a super supportive vibe where you've got your teammates' backs.
- Bringing your A-game to team meetings and dropping those valuable insights. 💡
- Whipping up, cooking, and plating food with lightning speed, safety, and style, hitting all those brand-perfect standards. 💯
- Handling any guest questions or issues like a pro, making sure everyone leaves happy. 😊
- Keeping our kitchen and back-of-house areas sparkling clean and organised – attention to detail is your superpower! ✨
- Mastering the setup and close-down routines, including stock management and prep. 📦
- Staying in the loop with all our latest business news, hot promotions, and new menu items. 📰
- Smashing all in-house training, e-learning, and your assigned modules. 📚
- Always sticking to brand guidelines, legal stuff, and company policies. ✅
- Nailing all the required paperwork, due diligence records, and daily/weekly cleaning tasks. 📝
No experience? No sweat! 🙌 We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, have a passion for cooking, and want to be proud of where you work, we'll show you how to become an indispensable part of our kitchen crew.
Your M&B Journey:
You'll be working towards a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship over 15 months. You'll join us full-time in the kitchen, learning from our passionate chefs while getting top-notch training. Not only will you bag a nationally recognised qualification, but you'll also be instrumental in running our kitchens, creating unforgettable dining moments, and ensuring our guests always get the best quality. 🌟
What's Included in Your Apprenticeship:
- Forget college! Your training is delivered on-the-job with a mix of in-person sessions and remote check-ins with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 💻
- You'll have a dedicated mentor right there in the workplace to guide you. 🤝
- You'll achieve Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed). 📊
- Regular reviews every 12 weeks with feedback sessions involving you, your manager, and your coach. 🔄
Perks of Being an M&B Team Member:
- This apprenticeship is just the beginning! Plenty of opportunities for further career growth, including higher-level apprenticeships. 🌱
- A massive 33% discount across all our awesome brands. 🍔🍕
- 20% discount for your friends and family too! 👨👩👧👦
- Wagestream: A cool financial tool to manage your money and access your earned pay whenever you need it. 💰
- Paid qualifications to boost your skills and career. 🎓
- Seriously good chances for progression – on average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every single year! 🏆
- Discounts on gym memberships to keep you fit. 💪
- Team Socials: Work hard, play hard! 🎉
- Plus, as part of M&B, you get a pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and even free shares! 🎁
- A free employee helpline for any life support you might need. 📞
Your Pay:
- 16-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour
- 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour
At M&B, we're all about supporting you, valuing you, letting you be you, and working in an awesome team. Join us and help make every guest feel incredibly 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.
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
- Have open communication with the entire team and assist other team members whenever possible.
- Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.