Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

🔥 Chef Apprentice - Kitchen Crew 🚀

Ready to cook up a storm and kickstart your career? 🧑‍🍳 We're looking for passionate individuals to join our dynamic kitchen team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love being part of a squad, and have a knack for creating delicious food, this is your chance! 💯

With 19 epic brands and 1600+ businesses, your opportunities to grow with us are seriously endless! 🌱

What you'll be doing:

• Teamwork makes the dream work: Chat openly with your crew, dish out amazing food and service, and always lend a hand. 🤝
• Speak up! Share your awesome ideas in team meetings. 💡
• Master the menu: Prepare, cook, and present food like a pro – fast, safe, and always up to standard. 🏅
• Guest is king/queen: Handle any questions or issues from guests with a smile and professionalism. 😊
• Spotless kitchen: Keep your workspace clean and tidy, paying attention to every detail. ✨
• Prep like a pro: Get involved in setting up, closing down, stock rotation, and prepping for service. 📦
• Stay in the loop: Know our latest offers, promotions, and new menu items. 📰
• Level up your skills: Dive into all our training, e-learning, and assigned modules. 🎓
• Play by the rules: Always follow brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies. ✅
• Paperwork power: Complete all necessary records 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've got you covered!

Your Apprenticeship Journey:

Embark on a 15-month journey towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship. You'll be a full-time member of our kitchen crew, learning from experienced chefs. You'll gain a nationally recognized qualification while helping us serve up quality food and amazing experiences for our guests. 🌟

What's included:

• Work-based training: No boring lectures! Learn on the job with a mix of face-to-face sessions and remote check-ins with your dedicated coach every 6 weeks. 💻
• On-site mentor: Get support and guidance from a seasoned pro in your workplace. 🧑‍🏫
• Functional Skills: Boost your English and Maths skills (if needed) towards GCSE level. 📚
• Regular reviews: Get feedback every 12 weeks from you, your manager, and your coach. 🔄

Perks of being part of the Mitchells & Butlers fam:

• Career ladder: This is just the beginning! Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships await. ⬆️
• Massive discounts: 33% off across ALL our brands for you! 🍔🍹
• Share the love: 20% off for your friends and family too! 🥰
• Wagestream: Access your earned pay when you need it and manage your finances. 💰
• Paid qualifications: Grow your skills with us. 🏆
• Promotion potential: On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef each year! 🤩
• Gym discounts: Stay fit and healthy. 💪
• Team Socials: Work hard, play hard! 🎉

Important Note: Due to the nature of this role, involving independent alcohol sales and working within licensed premises, all applicants must be 18 years of age or older. This is a legal requirement to ensure compliance with licensing legislation. 🔞

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 to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service, promoting a supportive atmosphere where you assist other team members whenever possible.
• Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.