Chef Apprenticeship
Old Manor Inn - Weston-Super-Mare · South West · BS22 9LP
About the role
🔥 Join Our Sizzling Team as a Production Chef! 🔥
Ready to dive into the heart of a bustling kitchen and kickstart your career? 🍳 Sizzling Pub & Grill, a top UK pub brand, is looking for passionate individuals to join our crew. We're all about creating awesome experiences for our guests, from their morning coffee to game-day grub. If you've got the drive and want to learn, we're ready to train you! 🌟
Why You'll Love It Here:
- Learn & Earn: Get hands-on experience and work towards a recognised Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. 🎓
- Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Be part of a supportive kitchen crew where everyone pitches in. 🤝
- Hustle & Flow: Thrive in a fast-paced environment, plating up delicious food that keeps our guests coming back for more. ⚡
- Grow With Us: With 19 brands and 1600 locations, your opportunities for development are seriously huge. 🌱
- Real World Skills: Master kitchen equipment, food prep, safety, and guest service. 💯
- No Experience Needed: We'll teach you everything! Just bring your enthusiasm and a love for food. ❤️
What You'll Be Doing:
- Communicating: Chat openly with your team to deliver amazing food and service. 🗣️
- Contributing: Share your ideas in team meetings. 💡
- Creating: Prepare, cook, and present food with speed, safety, and top quality. 🔪
- Guest Focused: Handle any guest questions or issues like a pro. 👍
- Keeping it Tidy: Maintain a spotless kitchen and back-of-house area. ✨
- Stock & Prep: Manage stock rotation and get ingredients ready. 📦
- Staying Sharp: Keep up with promotions and new menu items. 📰
- Learning: Participate in all training, including online modules. 💻
- Following the Rules: Adhere to brand standards, laws, and company policies. ✅
- Paperwork: Complete necessary documentation and cleaning tasks. 📝
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
- Work-Based Training: No college visits needed! Your apprenticeship is delivered on the job, with regular check-ins from your dedicated Coach. 🚀
- Mentorship: You'll have a workplace mentor to guide you. 🧑🏫
- Functional Skills: Gain essential English and Maths qualifications if needed. 🔢
- Feedback: Regular reviews to track your progress and provide support. 📈
Perks of Being Part of Mitchells & Butlers:
- Career Ladder: This is just the start! Explore higher-level apprenticeships after Level 2. 🪜
- Massive Discounts: Enjoy 33% off food and drink across all our brands and 20% for your friends and family! 💸
- Financial Flexibility: Access Wagestream to manage your pay and finances. 📱
- Paid Qualifications: We invest in your growth with paid-for training. 🏆
- Progression: Plenty of opportunities to move up – around 200 Chefs become Head Chefs each year! 👑
- Gym Discounts: Stay fit and healthy with savings on gym memberships. 💪
- Team Socials: Work hard, play hard! 🎉
Minimum Age Requirement: 18+ 🔞 Due to the nature of kitchen operations, including independent use of equipment and specific working patterns, applicants must be 18 years or older to ensure safety and compliance.
Closing Date: This is a guide; vacancies may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
Qualification: Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2, including Functional Skills in Maths and English.
Key responsibilities
- Have open communication with the entire team to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service
- Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard
- Ensure any guest queries and complaints are handled promptly and professionally
- 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