Chef Apprenticeship
Toby Carvery - Cooper Dean - Bournemouth · South West · BH7 7DP
About the role
🔥 Join the Toby Carvery Crew: Your Dream Kitchen Gig Awaits! 🔥
Love epic roasts, perfectly crispy spuds, and legendary pigs in blankets all year round? 🥔🥓 Then you're already one of us! Toby Carvery is the ultimate destination for Sunday vibes, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join our kitchen team. 🍽️
This is more than just a job; it's a culinary adventure! 🚀 As a Chef with us, you'll be the mastermind behind the amazing dishes that keep our guests coming back for more. Get ready to thrive in a high-energy kitchen environment where teamwork makes the dream work. With over 19 brands and 1600 businesses under our belt, the possibilities for growth and development in our kitchens are HUGE! 🌟
What You'll Be Doing:
- Be a communication superstar! 📣 Chat openly with the whole team to deliver awesome food and service, always ready to lend a hand.
- Share your brilliant ideas in team meetings. 💡
- Whip up, cook, and plate food like a pro – fast, safe, and to our legendary brand standards. 🧑🍳
- Handle guest questions and any issues with speed and a smile. 😊
- Keep our kitchen and back-of-house areas sparkling clean and organized. ✨
- Master setup and shutdown, including stock rotation and prep.
- Stay in the loop with all our exciting news, promotions, and new menu items. 📰
- Dive into all our training programs, including e-learning. 📚
- Always follow our brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies. 💯
- Keep all your important records and daily tasks up-to-date. 📝
No experience? No worries! We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, have a serious passion for cooking, and want to be proud of where you work, we'll show you how to become a vital part of our kitchen family. 💪
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
Embark on a 15-month Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship with us! You'll be working full-time in the kitchen, learning from experienced chefs while earning a nationally recognized qualification. Plus, you'll gain essential Functional Skills in English and Maths if needed. 🎓
- Work-Based Training: No boring college days! Learn through a mix of hands-on experience, face-to-face sessions, and remote check-ins with your dedicated Learner Coach every 6 weeks.
- Mentorship: You'll have a supportive mentor right there in the workplace.
- Regular Reviews: Get feedback and track your progress every 12 weeks with your Coach and Line Manager.
Awesome Perks of Being Part of the Mitchells & Butlers Fam:
- Career Growth: This is just the start! Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships await once you complete Level 2.
- Massive Discounts: Get a huge 33% off at all our brands, and 20% off for your friends and family! 💸
- Wagestream: Access your earned pay when you need it and manage your finances like a boss. 📱
- Paid Qualifications: We invest in your growth!
- Progression: Aim high! On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year. 📈
- Gym Discounts: Stay fit and save money. 🏋️♀️
- Team Socials: Work hard, play hard – we love to celebrate our successes! 🎉
Important Note: Due to the nature of this role, you must be 18 years or older to apply. This is to ensure we can fully support independent alcohol sales and work patterns within our licensed premises, in line with all legal and operational requirements. 🔞
The closing date is a guide – we might find our perfect candidate sooner! Don't miss out! ⏳
Key responsibilities
- 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.
- Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.
- 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.