Chef Apprenticeship
Toby Carvery - Lympstone · South West · EX8 5AJ
About the role
Are you ready to spice up your career? 🌶️ Join us as a Chef and become the reason guests flock to our doors! We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced kitchen vibe, where teamwork is key. With 19 awesome brands and 1600 locations, your potential to grow and level up your skills is seriously endless. 🚀
What You'll Be Doing:
- Keeping the communication flow strong with the whole squad to serve up killer food and an epic guest experience. 🤝 Be the ultimate team player and lend a hand whenever you can.
- Jumping into team huddles and dropping your brilliant ideas. 💡
- Whipping up, cooking, and presenting food like a pro – fast, safe, and up to our high standards. 🍽️
- Handling guest questions and any hiccups with a smile and professional flair. 😊
- Maintaining a spotless kitchen and back-of-house area with an eye for detail. ✨
- Getting the department prepped and shut down like a boss, including managing stock and daily prep. 📦
- Staying in the loop with all the latest business deets, promotions, and new menu items. 📣
- Actively participating in all our training sessions, online learning, and assigned modules. 📚
- Always sticking to brand standards, legal requirements, and company policies. ✅
- Keeping all your records and cleaning logs up to date and accurate. 📝
No experience needed! Seriously, we'll teach you everything. If you're eager to learn, have a passion for cooking, and want to be part of something amazing, we'll show you how to become an essential part of our kitchen crew.
You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. This is a full-time kitchen role where you'll be learning from our experienced chefs and getting hands-on training. You'll snag a nationally recognised qualification, help run our kitchens like a dream, and create unforgettable moments for our guests – all while ensuring top-notch quality. 👌
What Your Apprenticeship Includes:
- Work-based training: No boring college lectures! Your training is delivered right here, with a mix of in-person sessions and remote check-ins with your dedicated Learner Coach every 6 weeks. Plus, you'll have a mentor in the workplace to guide you. 🧑🏫
- Functional Skills: Get your English and maths skills sorted (if you don't already have them). 💯
- Regular Reviews: Every 12 weeks, you'll have a feedback session with your Coach and Line Manager. 🗓️
Perks of Being Part of the M&B Family:
- Career Launchpad: This apprenticeship is just the beginning! Explore higher-level apprenticeships once you're L2 certified. ⬆️
- Massive Discounts: Enjoy a whopping 33% off across all our brands for yourself! 🤑
- Share the Love: Get 20% off for your friends and family too. 🎉
- Wagestream: Access your earned pay whenever you need it and manage your finances like a pro. 💰
- Paid Qualifications: We invest in your growth with paid-for training. 🎓
- Progression Potential: We promote around 200 Chefs to Head Chef every year – that could be you! 🌟
- Gym Discounts: Stay fit and healthy with reduced gym memberships. 💪
- Team Socials: Work hard, play harder! 🎉
- And More! Plus, you'll get a pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and even free shares! 🎁
- Support System: A free employee helpline is available for whatever life throws your way. 🤗
Wage:
- 18-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour
- 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour
At M&B, we’re all about creating a supportive, valued environment where you can be yourself and be part of an awesome team. Join us and help make every guest feel truly welcome! ❤️
Key responsibilities
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
- 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.
- Have open communication with the entire team to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service.
- Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.