Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

🔥 Chef Apprentice 🔥

Ready to turn up the heat in a kitchen that's always buzzing? 🧑‍🍳 We're looking for passionate individuals to join our crew as Chef Apprentices! Your culinary creations will be the main event, keeping our guests coming back for more. Dive into a fast-paced environment where teamwork makes the dream work. With 19 awesome brands and 1600 businesses, your journey from apprentice to kitchen pro is packed with opportunities to level up! 🚀

What You'll Be Doing:

• 🚀 Team Talk: Chat openly with the squad to serve up incredible food and service, always looking out for your mates.
• 💡 Brainstorm Sessions: Jump into team meetings and drop your killer ideas.
• ⚡️ Kitchen Wizardry: Whip up, cook, and plate food like a pro – fast, safe, and to perfection.
• 👂 Guest Guru: Handle any guest questions or complaints with a smile and professionalism.
• ✨ Spotless Zone: Keep the kitchen and back of house sparkling clean and organised.
• 📦 Stock Shuffle: Set up and close down the kitchen, manage stock rotation, and get prep sorted.
• 📰 Stay in the Loop: Keep tabs on what's new with our brands, promotions, and products.
• 📚 Learning Mode: Dive into all our training, e-learning, and assigned modules.
• ✅ Rule Follower: Always stick to brand standards, legal requirements, and company rules.
• ✍️ Paper Trail: Complete all necessary records and cleaning tasks.

No experience? No problem! 🙌 We’ll teach you everything you need to know. If you're keen to learn, love cooking, and want to be part of something amazing, we'll show you the ropes!

Your M&B Apprenticeship Journey (15 Months):

Get ready for a full-time kitchen gig, learning from seasoned chefs, all while working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship. 🎓 You'll gain a nationally recognised qualification and become a vital part of our kitchen operation, ensuring every dish is top-notch for our guests.

Apprenticeship Perks:

• No boring college days! Your training is all work-based, with awesome face-to-face sessions and regular remote check-ins with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach. 💻
• You'll have a mentor in the workplace to guide you every step of the way. 🤝
• Boost your English and Maths skills (if needed!) with Functional Skills training.
• Regular reviews every 12 weeks to track your progress and get feedback. 💯

Why Join the M&B Fam?

• This is just the beginning! Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships await. ⬆️
• 33% discount across ALL our brands! 🤑
• 20% discount for your friends and family too! 🎉
• Wagestream: A financial toolkit to manage your cash and access earned pay early. 💸
• Paid qualifications and opportunities to grow your career. 🌱
• Career Ladder: On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef annually! 🥇
• Discounts on gym memberships to keep you fit. 💪
• Team Socials – work hard, play harder! 🥳
• Plus, a pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and even free shares! 🎁
• Need a chat? We've got a free employee helpline for support. 📞

Your Pay:

• 16-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour
• 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour

We believe in supporting you, valuing you, letting you be you, and working in a fantastic team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome! ✨

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard.
• Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas with great attention to detail.
• 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.
• Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.