Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Chef Apprentice 🧑‍🍳 - Kitchen Crew

Ready to turn your passion for food into a career? 🔥 Join us and become the chef behind the meals our guests rave about! We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and love working as part of a team. With 19 brands and 1600 businesses, your potential to grow and develop with us is limitless! 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝 Communicate openly with your colleagues to serve amazing food and provide outstanding service, always supporting each other.
• Share your ideas! 💡 Contribute to team meetings and bring your unique perspective.
• Master the craft! 🍳 Prepare, cook, and present food quickly, safely, and to the highest brand standards.
• Guest VIPs! ✨ Handle any guest questions or concerns professionally and promptly.
• Spotless vibes! ✨ Keep the kitchen and back-of-house areas sparkling clean and organised with an eagle eye for detail.
• Keep it fresh! ♻️ Set up and close down the department, manage stock rotation, and prep according to par levels.
• Stay in the loop! 📣 Keep up-to-date with business info, promotions, and new menu items.
• Learn and grow! 🌱 Participate in all training, e-learning, and complete assigned modules.
• Play by the rules! ✅ Always adhere to brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies.
• Documentation is key! 📝 Complete all necessary records, due diligence, and cleaning tasks.

No experience? No problem! We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, love cooking, and want to be proud of where you work, we'll show you how to become an essential part of our kitchen team.

Your Apprenticeship Journey:

You'll be working full-time in our kitchen alongside experienced chefs, earning as you learn towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over 15 months. 🎓 You won't need to attend college; our training is all work-based, with remote check-ins and a dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. Plus, you'll have a workplace mentor for daily support.

You'll also gain Functional Skills in English and Maths if needed (GCSEs or equivalents). Regular reviews every 12 weeks will ensure you're on track with feedback from your coach and manager.

Perks of joining the M&B family:

• Career Ladder: This is just the start! 🎉 Explore higher-level apprenticeships and career progression opportunities after completing Level 2.
• Sweet Discounts: Get a massive 33% off across all our brands and 20% off for your friends and family. 💸
• Financial Freedom: Access your earned pay when you need it with Wagestream. 💰
• Growth Guaranteed: Get paid for qualifications! 📈
• Chef Success Stories: On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! 🌟
• Stay Fit: Discounts on gym memberships. 💪
• Team Vibes: Enjoy regular team socials! 🥳
• The Extras: Pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street discounts, and even free shares! 🎁
• Support System: Free employee helpline for life's challenges. 📞

Pay Rate:

• 16-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour
• 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour

At M&B, we're all about supporting you, valuing you, letting you be you, and working in a fantastic team. Join us and help make every guest feel truly welcome! 🤗

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.