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Chef Apprenticeship

Toby Carvery - Exeter · South West · EX2 7HL

Apprenticeship Level 2 Onsite Hospitality & Catering
Salary£16,926 yearly
LocationSouth West
PostcodeEX2 7HL
Start date12 Nov 2026
Apply by6 Nov 2026
Training providerlifetime training group limited
Job ID53689
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About the role

Join the Toby Carvery fam, where every day is Sunday! 🥳 We're talking epic roast dinners, legendary Yorkies 🤩, and pigs in blankets all year round. If you're all about the good food vibes, we wanna meet you! 💯

As a Chef with us, you're the reason our guests keep coming back for more! 🤤 You'll crush it in our fast-paced kitchen, owning the heat with your squad. 🔥 With 19 brands and 1600 locations, your career journey here is practically limitless. 🚀

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Chatting with the team to serve killer food and vibes. 🗣️ Support your mates, always!
  • Jumping into team meetings and dropping your awesome ideas. 💡
  • Whipping up, cooking, and plating food super fast, safely, and to our high standards. 🍽️
  • Handling guest questions and complaints like a pro. 😎
  • Keeping the kitchen spotless and tidy – attention to detail is key! ✨
  • Setting up and closing down, managing stock like a boss. 📦
  • Staying in the know about our latest deals and tasty new dishes. 📰
  • Nailing all our training, from e-learning to modules. 📚
  • Following all the rules: brand standards, laws, and company policies. ✅
  • Getting all your paperwork and cleaning tasks done. ✍️

No experience? No sweat! We'll teach you everything! 🙏 If you're eager to learn, love cooking, and want to be part of something awesome, we've got you. 💪

You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. You'll be a full-time kitchen legend, learning from the best and making amazing food. 🌟 You'll get a nationally recognised qualification and help us create unforgettable moments for our guests. Quality never slips here! 👌

Your Apprenticeship Perks:

  • No boring college days! It's all work-based training with virtual catch-ups and face-to-face sessions every 6 weeks with your Lifetime Learner Coach. 💻
  • A mentor at work to guide you every step of the way. 🤝
  • Nail your English and Maths Functional Skills if you don't have your GCSEs. 📝
  • Regular feedback sessions with your coach and manager every 12 weeks. 📊

M&B Staff Benefits:

  • Once you're done, the sky's the limit! Aim for higher-level apprenticeships. 📈
  • A massive 33% discount across all our brands! 💸
  • 20% off for your friends and fam too! 🎉
  • Wagestream: Access your earned pay early and manage your money like a boss. 💳
  • Paid qualifications to level up your skills. 🎓
  • Progression: Around 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef yearly! 🏆
  • Gym membership discounts. 🏋️‍♀️
  • Team Socials: Work hard, play harder! 🥳
  • Plus, a pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street discounts, and even free shares! 🎁
  • Free employee helpline for whatever life throws your way. 📞

Your Pay:

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

At M&B, we value support, individuality, and teamwork. Come join us and help make every guest feel super welcome! 🥰

*Closing date is a guide – we might close early if we find our superstar!* ✨

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 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.

Skills

communicationattention to detailteamworkproblem-solvingproject management