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Chef Apprenticeship

Toby Carvery - Newbury · South East · RG14 2AJ

Apprenticeship Level 2 Onsite Hospitality & Catering
Salaryยฃ16,926 yearly
LocationSouth East
PostcodeRG14 2AJ
Start date3 Nov 2026
Apply by28 Oct 2026
Training providerlifetime training group limited
Job ID52864
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About the role

Calling all future food legends! ๐Ÿคฉ Join Toby Carvery, where we're all about epic roasts and good vibes EVERY day! ๐Ÿฅณ Think crispy roasties, legendary Yorkshire puddings, and pigs in blankets year-round! ๐Ÿฅ“ If you're as obsessed with yorkies as we are, this is your chance!

Important Stuff: You gotta be 18+ for this role. This is because you'll be smashing it in the kitchen, using equipment and working in ways that need you to be over 18 to keep everything safe and sound for everyone. ๐Ÿ‘

As a Chef with us, your skills will be the reason our guests can't get enough! ๐Ÿš€ You'll thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, working as a tight-knit team to create amazing meals. With tons of brands and businesses under our belt, the chances to level up your kitchen game are endless. ๐Ÿ“ˆ

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Spilling the tea (and the gravy!) with the whole team to serve up delicious food and top-notch service. ๐Ÿค
  • Pitching in at team meetings with your awesome ideas. ๐Ÿ’ก
  • Whipping up, cooking, and plating food super quick, safely, and to our high standards. ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿณ
  • Handling any guest questions or complaints like a pro. โœจ
  • Keeping the kitchen spotless and tidy โ€“ detail is key! ๐Ÿงผ
  • Getting the kitchen prepped and packed down, keeping stock in check. ๐Ÿ“ฆ
  • Staying in the loop with everything happening in the business. ๐Ÿ“ฃ
  • Getting involved in all our training sessions. ๐Ÿ“š
  • Always sticking to our brand standards, laws, and company rules. ๐Ÿ’ฏ
  • Filling out all the necessary paperwork and cleaning logs. โœ”๏ธ

No experience? No worries! We'll teach you everything you need to know! If you're ready to learn, love food, and want to be proud of where you work, we've got you covered. You'll become a vital part of our kitchen crew. ๐Ÿ’ช

Get ready to smash a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months! You'll be a full-time kitchen whiz, learning from experienced chefs and earning on the job. ๐ŸŽ“ Not only will you get a killer qualification, but you'll also be supporting our kitchens and creating unforgettable food moments for our guests. ๐ŸŽ‰

Your Apprenticeship Perks:

  • All training is done right here โ€“ no college trips needed! You'll get dedicated support from your own Lifetime Learner Coach and an in-house mentor. ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ
  • Boost your English and maths skills if you need to (Functional Skills included!). ๐Ÿงฎ
  • Regular reviews every 12 weeks to keep you on track. โญ

M&B Staff Benefits:

  • This is just the start! Loads of chances to progress to higher apprenticeships. ๐Ÿš€
  • A massive 33% discount across ALL our brands! ๐Ÿคฉ
  • 20% discount for your mates and fam! ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ
  • Wagestream: a cool tool to manage your money and access your earned pay early. ๐Ÿ’ฐ
  • Paid qualifications and opportunities to grow. ๐ŸŒŸ
  • On average, 200 chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! ๐Ÿ†
  • Gym membership discounts. ๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ
  • Epic team socials โ€“ work hard, play hard! ๐Ÿป
  • Pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and even free shares! ๐ŸŽ
  • A free employee helpline for whatever life throws at you. ๐Ÿ’–

Hourly Wage:

  • Aged 16-20: ยฃ10.85 per hour ๐Ÿ’ฐ
  • Aged 21+: ยฃ12.71 per hour ๐Ÿ’ฐ

At M&B, we're all about supporting you, valuing you, letting you be you, and working in an amazing team. Join us and help make every guest feel super welcome! ๐Ÿค—

Closing date: Keep an eye out, as we might close the vacancy early if we find the perfect person! ๐Ÿ‘€

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 and assist other team members whenever possible.
  • Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.

Skills

communicationattention to detailteamworkproblem-solvingprofessional conduct