Chef Apprenticeship
Stenson Fields - Derby · Midlands · DE24 3JG
About the role
Join the Sizzling Pub & Grill squad! 🔥 One of the UK's fave pub brands, we're all about good times from sunrise to the big game. ⚽️ Our team rolls out the welcome mat for every guest, so if you’ve got that sizzling energy and want to be at the heart of your community, hit apply! 🚀
Important: You gotta be 18+ for this role. 🙏 Why? Because we need you to run kitchen gear solo and work shifts that require it, all while keeping everything safe and up to scratch. 💯
As a Chef with us, your killer food is what brings guests back for more! 🍔🍟 You'll thrive in our buzzing, fast-paced kitchen, owning it as part of an epic team. With 19 brands and 1600 spots, your career journey in our kitchens can go sky-high! 📈
Your Mission:
- Chat openly with the whole crew to dish out awesome food and service, lifting each other up. 🤝
- Jump into team meetings and drop your brilliant ideas. 💡
- Prep, cook, and plate food super fast, safely, and to the highest standard. 👨🍳
- Handle guest questions and any issues like a pro. 😎
- Keep the kitchen spotless and tidy – attention to detail is key! ✨
- Get departments set up and shut down, including stock rotation and prep. 📦
- Stay in the loop on all our promos and new menu items. 🗓️
- Dive into all our training, including online modules. 💻
- Always follow our brand standards, licensing laws, and company rules. ✅
- Complete all your paperwork, due diligence, and cleaning duties. ✍️
No experience? No sweat! We'll teach you everything. 🙌 If you're keen to learn, love cooking, and wanna be proud of where you work, we'll show you how to become a superstar in any kitchen. 🌟
Your M&B Apprenticeship Journey:
Over 15 months, you'll work towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship. You’ll be in a full-time kitchen role, learning from our awesome chefs while smashing your training. 🎓 Gain a nationally recognised qualification and help keep our kitchens running like clockwork, creating unforgettable moments and ensuring top-notch quality for our guests. 💯
What’s in it for you?
- Work-based training: No boring college lectures! We blend face-to-face sessions with remote chats with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 📞
- On-the-job mentor: A go-to person in the kitchen to guide you. 🧑🏫
- Functional Skills: Get your English & Maths sorted (if you don't have GCSEs or equivalent). 📚
- Regular feedback: Catch-ups every 12 weeks with you, your manager, and your coach. 🔄
Perks of being an M&B legend:
- Career Ladder: This is just the start! Level up with higher apprenticeships once you've nailed Level 2. 🪜
- Massive Discount: 33% off at all our brands! 🍽️
- Friends & Fam Discount: 20% off for your crew. 🧑🤝🧑
- Wagestream: Your financial sidekick – manage your money and access earned pay when you need it. 💰
- Paid Qualifications: Grow your skills with free training. 🏆
- Progression: We promote around 200 Chefs to Head Chef every year! 👑
Wage:
- 18-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour 💵
- 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour 💵
At M&B, we value you, support you, and want you to be your awesome self, working with a fantastic team. Join us and help make every guest feel truly welcome. 👋
*Note: The closing date is a guide; this vacancy might close early if we find the perfect candidate!* ⏳
Key responsibilities
- 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.
- Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard.
- Maintain open communication and assist other team members whenever possible.
- Adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.