Chef Apprenticeship
Stenson Fields - Derby · Midlands · DE24 3JG
About the role
๐จ Kitchen Crew Role ๐จ
Are you ready to level up your skills and kickstart an awesome career in the kitchen? ๐ณ If you're 18 or over and passionate about food, this is the opportunity for you!
At Mitchells & Butlers, we're all about creating amazing food experiences that keep our guests coming back for more. We're a massive team with 19 brands and over 1600 businesses, meaning endless chances to learn, grow, and become a kitchen pro! ๐
What you'll be doing:
- Teamwork makes the dream work! ๐ค You'll be communicating openly, supporting your colleagues, and contributing to a positive vibe in our fast-paced kitchen.
- Prepping, cooking, and serving up delicious food to our high standards. ๐๐
- Handling guest questions and any issues like a boss. ๐
- Keeping our kitchen spotless and organised โ attention to detail is key! โจ
- Managing stock, prepping ingredients, and getting ready for service.
- Staying in the loop with our latest offers and menu items. ๐ฃ
- Jumping into training sessions, including online modules, to boost your skills. ๐
- Always following our brand rules, legal requirements, and company policies. โ
- Keeping all your records up-to-date and smashing those cleaning tasks. ๐งผ
No experience needed! ๐ We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, love cooking, and want to be part of a winning team, weโve got you covered.
What's in it for you?
- Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship: Become a qualified pro over 15 months! ๐ This is a full-time role where you'll learn on the job, guided by experienced chefs.
- Work-Based Learning: No boring lectures! Your training is delivered through hands-on experience, with regular catch-ups with your coach and an in-house mentor. ๐งโ๐ซ
- Functional Skills: Boost your English and Maths skills if needed. ๐งฎ
- Regular Reviews: Get feedback and support every 12 weeks. ๐
- Career Growth: This apprenticeship is just the beginning! Loads of opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships and career progression โ about 200 chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! ๐
- Awesome Perks:
- 33% discount across all our brands. ๐ค
- 20% discount for your friends and family. ๐
- Wagestream: Access your earned pay when you need it. ๐ฐ
- Paid qualifications and development opportunities. ๐ฏ
Pay:
- 18-20 year olds: ยฃ10.85 per hour
- 21+ year olds: ยฃ12.71 per hour
Join us at Mitchells & Butlers and be part of a supportive, valued team where you can be yourself and make every guest feel truly welcome. Let's create some amazing moments together! โค๏ธ
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.
- Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.