Chef Apprenticeship
Sportsman - Sheffield · Yorkshire And Humberside · S10 5NF
About the role
🔥 Join the Ember Inns Family as a Kitchen Champion! 🔥
Love good food and a buzzing atmosphere? Ember Inns is more than just a pub; we're the heart of the community, serving up traditional grub, cozy fires, and top-notch real ales. We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and become essential parts of our kitchen crew! 💯
This is an amazing chance to kickstart your career, learn from the best, and even snag a qualification! 🎓 As a Chef with us, your culinary creations are what keep our guests coming back for more. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, working hand-in-hand with a supportive team. With 19 brands and 1600+ businesses under our umbrella, the opportunities to learn, grow, and climb the ranks in our kitchens are seriously endless. 🚀
What You'll Be Doing:
- 🗣️ Team Talk: Chat openly with everyone to serve up amazing food and experiences, always ready to lend a hand.
- 💡 Idea Power: Jump into team meetings and share your awesome ideas.
- 🍳 Kitchen Mastery: Prep, cook, and plate food like a pro – fast, safe, and to our high standards.
- ⭐ Guest Happiness: Handle any guest questions or issues with a smile and professionalism.
- ✨ Spotless Space: Keep our kitchen and back-of-house areas sparkling clean and organised.
- 📦 Prep & Stock: Get involved in setting up, closing down, rotating stock, and prepping ingredients.
- 📰 Stay In The Know: Keep up with all the latest business news, deals, and new menu items.
- 📚 Learn & Grow: Dive into all our training, online modules, and get qualified!
- 📜 Rules & Regs: Always stick to brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies.
- 📝 Paperwork Pro: Complete all necessary records, safety checks, and cleaning tasks.
No experience? No problem! We're ready to teach you everything you need to know. If you're keen to learn, love cooking, and want to be part of a team you can be proud of, we'll show you the ropes to become a vital kitchen star. 🌟
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 gain hands-on experience in the kitchen, guided by our experienced chefs, all while getting trained. You'll walk away with a nationally recognised qualification and the skills to keep our kitchens running smoothly, creating fantastic dishes that our guests will rave about! 😋
What Your Apprenticeship Includes:
- Work-Based Training: Forget college! Your learning happens on the job, with in-person sessions and regular online check-ins with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach. Plus, you'll have a mentor right there in the workplace! 🤝
- Functional Skills: Get support for your English and maths skills if you need it (GCSE level or equivalent). 🔢
- Regular Reviews: Catch up every 12 weeks with your coach and manager to discuss your progress and get feedback.
Perks of Being Part of Mitchells & Butlers:
- 🌟 Career Ladder: This is just the beginning! Plenty of opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships once you're L2 qualified.
- 💸 Epic Discounts: A massive 33% off at all our brands, plus 20% off for your friends and family!
- 📱 Wagestream: A cool financial tool to manage your money and access your earned pay early.
- 💰 Paid Qualifications: We invest in your growth with paid-for training.
- ⬆️ Progression Power: On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year – that could be you!
- 💪 Gym Discounts: Stay fit with special rates.
- 🎉 Team Socials: Work hard, play hard is our motto!
Please Note: The closing date is a guide. This vacancy might close early if we find the perfect candidate.
This role is for the Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 including Functional Skills in maths and English.
IMPORTANT: Applicants must be aged 18 or over due to the nature of this role. This includes working with kitchen equipment independently and following specific working patterns that require individuals to be 18+ to ensure safety and compliance with all health and safety 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.
- 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.