Chef Apprenticeship
Harvester - Navigation Inn - Enfield · London · EN3 4XX
About the role
Chef Academy: Production Chef L2 Apprenticeship 🍳🔥
Join Harvester, the UK's family favourite, famous for our delicious rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills, and epic salad bar! We're all about feel-good dining and we're looking for passionate individuals ready for a fresh start and a chance to gain a qualification. 🚀
The Gig:
As a Chef with us, your culinary creations are what bring guests back! You'll thrive in our buzzing, fast-paced kitchen environment, working as part of an amazing team. With 19 brands and 1600 locations, the opportunities to grow are literally endless. 🌟
Your Responsibilities:
- Team Player: Chat openly with the whole crew to serve up awesome food and service. Be the kind of teammate who always lends a hand! 🤗
- Voice Your Ideas: Jump into team meetings and share your thoughts. Your insights matter! 🤔
- Kitchen Pro: Prep, cook, and plate food like a boss – fast, safe, and up to our high standards. 💯
- Guest Guru: Handle any guest questions or issues like a pro. 💁♀️
- Spotless Zone: Keep the kitchen and back-of-house sparkling clean and tidy. Detail-oriented is key! ✨
- Prep Master: Get involved in setting up and closing down, managing stock, and prepping what we need. 📦
- Stay In The Know: Keep up-to-date with what's happening in the business, promotions, and new menu items. 📢
- Learn & Grow: Participate in all training, e-learning, and learning modules. 🧠
- Rule Follower: Always stick to brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies. ✅
- Documentation Duty: Complete all necessary records and cleaning tasks. 📝
What You'll Need:
Zero experience needed – we'll teach you everything! If you're keen to learn, love cooking, and want to be proud of your work, we'll show you how to be a vital part of our kitchen crew.
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over 15 months. It's a full-time role where you'll learn hands-on in the kitchen alongside experienced chefs, plus get your Functional Skills in English and maths (if you need them). No boring college lectures – it's all work-based training with regular check-ins from your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach and an in-house mentor. 🚀
Apprenticeship Perks:
- Work-based training – no college required!
- Regular support from a Lifetime Learner Coach and Workplace Mentor.
- Nationally recognised qualification.
- Regular reviews and feedback.
M&B Benefits (Because You Deserve Them!):
- Progression: This is just the start! Explore higher-level apprenticeships and promotions to Head Chef (200 promoted yearly!). ⬆️
- Discounts: A massive 33% off food and drink across all our brands, plus 20% for friends and family. 💸
- Financial Tools: Wagestream to manage your pay and finances. 📱
- Paid Qualifications: Grow your skills on us!
- Health & Wellness: Gym membership discounts. 💪
- Fun Times: Team socials – work hard, play hard! 🎉
- Extra Goodies: Pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street discounts, and even free shares! 🎁
- Support System: Free employee helpline for anything life throws at you. 🤝
Pay Rate:
- 16-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour
- 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour
At Mitchells & Butlers, we want you to feel supported, valued, and able to be your awesome self in a brilliant team. Join us and help make every guest feel truly welcome! ❤️
Please note: This vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found before the stated closing date.
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 to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service
- Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures