Chef Apprenticeship
Oakford Social Club - Reading · South East · RG1 1PZ
About the role
Join our Culinary Crew! ๐งโ๐ณ As a Chef, your amazing food keeps our guests coming back for more! ๐ We're a fast-paced kitchen environment where teamwork is key. With 19 brands and 1600 locations, your growth opportunities are HUGE! ๐
Key Responsibilities:
- Chat openly with the whole team to serve up awesome food and service, always helping your colleagues. ๐ค
- Jump into team meetings and share your brilliant ideas. ๐ก
- Cook and present food like a pro โ fast, safe, and up to our high standards. ๐ฏ
- Handle guest questions and complaints like a superstar. โญ
- Keep the kitchen and back-of-house spotless and organised. โจ
- Manage stock rotation, prep, and closing duties like a boss. ๐ฆ
- Stay in the loop with our latest offers and products. ๐ฐ
- Dive into all training, online and in-person. ๐
- Always follow brand rules, licensing laws, and company policies. โ
- Complete all necessary paperwork and cleaning tasks. ๐
No experience? No worries! We'll teach you everything. If you're keen to learn, love cooking, and want to be proud of where you work, we've got you covered. ๐ช
This is a full-time role as part of a 15-month Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship. You'll work alongside experienced chefs and gain a nationally recognised qualification. Help us run our kitchens, create unforgettable dishes, and keep our quality sky-high for our guests! ๐
Your Apprenticeship Includes:
- Work-based training โ no college needed! Includes face-to-face sessions and remote check-ins with your Learner Coach every 6 weeks. Plus, you'll have a dedicated workplace mentor. ๐
- Gain Functional Skills in English and maths if needed. ๐งฎ
- Regular reviews with your coach and manager. ๐
Perks of being part of the Mitchells and Butlers family:
- This is just the beginning โ higher-level apprenticeships await! ๐
- A massive 33% discount across all our brands! ๐คฉ
- 20% discount for your friends and family! ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ
- Wagestream: Access your earned pay when you need it. ๐ฐ
- Paid training and qualifications to boost your career. ๐
- Serious career progression โ 200 Chefs become Head Chefs annually! ๐
- Gym membership discounts. ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
- Epic team socials โ work hard, play hard! ๐ฅณ
Please note: Due to the nature of this role, including the sale of alcohol within licensed premises, applicants must be 18 years of age or over. This is a legal requirement to ensure all duties are performed in compliance with licensing legislation and operational standards. ๐
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard.
- Have open communication with the entire team to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service.
- 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.
- Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.