Chef Apprenticeship
Harvester - Yeoman - Nuneaton · Midlands · CV11 6EN
About the role
🔥 Join the Harvester Team as a Chef Academy Production Chef! 🔥
Ready for a fresh start and a taste of success? 🤩 Harvester, the nation's family favourite, is looking for passionate individuals to join our vibrant kitchens! Famous for our mouth-watering rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills, and epic unlimited salad bar, we're all about serving feel-good dining experiences. 🍗🥗
As a Chef, you'll be the star behind our delicious dishes, the reason guests keep coming back for more! ✨ Thrive in our fast-paced environment, where teamwork is key and every day is an adventure. With 19 brands and 1600 locations, the opportunities to learn, grow, and climb the culinary ladder are endless! 🚀
What You'll Be Doing:
- 🤝 Be a team player! Communicate openly with everyone to serve awesome food and ensure top-notch service. Support your colleagues whenever you can!
- 💡 Share your ideas! Participate in team meetings and contribute your valuable insights.
- 🔪 Prepare, cook, and present food like a pro – quickly, safely, and to our high brand standards.
- 🗣️ Handle guest questions and feedback with speed and professionalism.
- 🧼 Keep our kitchen sparkling clean and tidy – attention to detail is everything!
- 📦 Master setup and close-down procedures, including stock rotation and prep.
- 📢 Stay in the loop with all things Harvester: business info, promotions, and new products.
- 📚 Dive into our in-house training, e-learning, and complete your learning modules.
- 💯 Always follow brand standards, legal requirements, and company policies.
- 📝 Keep all necessary documentation, due diligence records, and cleaning tasks up to date.
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 part of something awesome, we'll show you how to become an essential kitchen hero. 💪
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over 15 months, all delivered on the job! 🧑🍳 You'll work full-time in our kitchen, learning from experienced chefs while gaining a nationally recognised qualification. Plus, you'll get to help keep our kitchens running smoothly and create amazing moments for our guests! 🌟
- 📚 Work-Based Training: No college needed! Get hands-on experience with support from your Lifetime Learner Coach (remote check-ins every 6 weeks) and an in-workplace mentor.
- 📈 Functional Skills: Boost your English and Maths skills (if needed) to achieve GCSE level equivalents.
- 🔄 Regular Reviews: Get feedback and track your progress every 12 weeks with your coach and manager.
Perks of Being Part of Mitchells & Butlers:
- ⬆️ Career Progression: This is just the start! Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships await.
- 💸 Massive Discounts: Enjoy 33% off your food and drinks across ALL our brands! Plus, 20% off for your friends and family.
- 📱 Wagestream: Access your earned pay when you need it and manage your finances.
- 🏆 Paid Qualifications: Grow your skills with us!
- 📈 Dream of Becoming Head Chef? On average, 200 of our Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year!
- 🏋️ Gym Discounts: Stay fit and healthy.
- 🥳 Team Socials: Work hard, play hard, and celebrate together!
Important Note: Due to the nature of this role, including the independent operation of kitchen equipment and working patterns, applicants must be aged 18 or over.
This is your chance to turn your passion into a career. Apply now and let's cook up something special together! 🌟
*Closing date is a guide; vacancies may close early.*
*Qualification: Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2, including Functional Skills in Maths and English.*
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.
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
- Communicate effectively with the entire team to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service.
- Set up and closedown the department, including stock rotation and prep and par processes.