Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Chef Apprenticeship: Culinary Creator 🧑‍🍳

Ready to level up your skills and cook up a storm? ⚡️ We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our epic team as a Chef Apprentice! Forget fancy degrees, we'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're passionate about food, love a bit of kitchen buzz, and want to be part of a winning crew across our 19 brands and 1600 businesses, this is your chance to shine! ✨

What You'll Be Doing:

• Teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝 Communicate openly with your squad to deliver seriously good food and service.
• Jump into team meetings and drop your awesome ideas. 💡
• Whip up, cook, and plate food with speed, safety, and style – brand standards are key! 💯
• Handle guest questions and concerns like a pro, keeping everyone happy. 😊
• Keep the kitchen spotless and organized – attention to detail is everything! 🧼
• Own the setup and close-down of your station, including stock management. 📦
• Stay in the know about new menus, deals, and products. 📰
• Dive into all our training programs, from in-house sessions to online modules. 💻
• Always follow brand rules, laws, and company policies like a legend. 📜
• Keep all your records and cleaning tasks on point. ✅

What's In It For You (The Awesome Stuff):

• Zero experience? No worries! We'll train you from scratch. 🙌
• 15-month Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship: Get a nationally recognised qualification while you work! 🎓
• Work-based training: No boring college days! It's all hands-on, with remote check-ins with your dedicated coach every 6 weeks. 📱
• On-the-job mentor: Get guided by experienced chefs who've got your back. 💪
• Functional Skills: Boost your English and maths skills if needed. 📚
• Regular reviews: Catch up every 12 weeks to see your progress and get feedback. 📈
• HUGE 33% discount across all our amazing brands! 🍔🍟
• 20% off for your friends and family too! 🎉
• Wagestream: Access your earned pay whenever you need it and manage your finances. 💰
• Paid qualifications & growth opportunities: We invest in your future!
• Progression: On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! 🚀
• Gym membership discounts: Stay fit and healthy. 🏋️‍♀️
• Team Socials: Work hard, play hard! 🥳
• Pension, 28 days paid holiday, shopping discounts, and FREE shares! 🎁
• Free employee helpline: Support for whatever life throws at you. 💚

Pay:

• 16-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour 💵

Join M&B and be part of a team where you're supported, valued, and can be your true self. Let's make every guest's experience unforgettable! 👋

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
• Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process
• 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, promoting a supportive atmosphere where you assist other team members whenever possible