Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Ready to cook up a storm? 🍳 We're looking for passionate individuals to join our kitchen crew as a Chef! You'll be a key player in crafting amazing food that keeps our guests coming back for more. 🤩 If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love being part of a team that's always got your back, this is the place for you. With 19 brands and over 1600 businesses, the opportunities for growth and development in our kitchens are HUGE. 🌱

What you'll be doing:

• Keeping communication flowing with the whole team to serve up outstanding food and service. 🤗
• Jumping into team meetings and sharing your awesome ideas. 💡
• Whipping up, cooking, and presenting food super fast, safely, and to our high brand standards. ⚡
• Handling any guest questions or issues like a pro. 💯
• Keeping the kitchen and back of house areas spick and span. ✨
• Getting the department set up and closed down, keeping stock fresh and prepped. 📦
• Staying in the loop with all our latest business info, deals, and new menu items. 📣
• Diving into all our training programs, including online modules. 💻
• Always following brand standards, laws, and company rules. ✅
• Making sure all important records and cleaning tasks are spot on. 📝

No experience? No worries! We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, love cooking, and want to be part of something special, we'll show you how to become an essential part of our kitchen family. 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. This means a full-time kitchen role with guidance from experienced chefs, plus your training. You'll gain a nationally recognized qualification and help us create delicious food that our guests will love! 🌟

Your Apprenticeship includes:

• Work-based training with your own Lifetime Learner Coach, including face-to-face sessions and remote calls every 6 weeks. 📞
• A mentor in the workplace to guide you. 🤝
• Functional Skills in English and Maths if needed. 📚
• Regular reviews to track your progress. 📈

Perks of being part of the M&B family:

• This apprenticeship is just the start! Higher-level apprenticeships are available once you finish. 🚀
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands! 🍔🍕
• 20% discount for your friends and family! 🎉
• Wagestream: Manage your finances and access earned pay when you need it. 💰
• Paid qualifications and opportunities to grow. 🎓
• Seriously, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! 🏆
• Discounts on gym memberships. 💪
• Awesome team socials – work hard, play hard! 🥳

Important Note: Due to the nature of kitchen operations and health & safety requirements, applicants must be 18 years or over to operate equipment and adhere to working patterns. This is essential for ensuring a safe and compliant working environment for everyone. ✅

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.
• Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
• 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.