Chef Apprenticeship
Harvester - Greyhound - Romford · London · RM6 4HU
About the role
🔥 Join the Harvester Crew as a Chef Academy Apprentice! 🔥
Ready for a culinary adventure and a qualification that actually matters? 🍳 Harvester, the go-to spot for family faves like our legendary rotisserie chicken and sizzling grills, is looking for YOU to join our vibrant kitchen team! If you're eager to learn, love the buzz of a busy kitchen, and want to be part of a crew that serves up feel-good food across the nation, this is your chance! ✨
What You'll Be Doing:
- Being the ultimate team player – communicating openly and helping out wherever needed. 🤝
- Sharing your awesome ideas in team meetings. 💡
- Whipping up delicious food, fast, safe, and to our high standards. 😋
- Handling guest questions and feedback like a pro. 😎
- Keeping our kitchen sparkling clean and organised. ✨
- Mastering stock rotation and prep like a boss. 💯
- Staying in the know about all things Harvester – promotions and new goodies! 📰
- Jumping into all our training sessions, including online modules. 💻
- Always following the rules – brand standards, legal stuff, you name it! ✅
No experience? No problem! 🙌 We're looking for passion, a willingness to learn, and pride in your work. We'll teach you everything you need to become a vital part of our kitchen squad.
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months, all while on the job! 🚀 You'll have a dedicated mentor and work closely with experienced chefs. Plus, you'll gain a nationally recognised qualification that opens doors to endless opportunities.
What's Included:
- No boring college days! 🙅♀️ Your training is delivered on-site with support from your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks and a workplace mentor.
- Level up your skills: Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths if needed. 📚
- Regular check-ins: 12-week reviews with your coach and manager to celebrate wins and discuss growth. 🎉
Perks of Being Part of the Mitchells & Butlers Family:
- Career Ladder Goals: This is just the start! Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships await. 🪜
- MASSIVE Discounts: Get 33% off food and drinks at *all* our brands, and 20% off for your friends and family! 💸
- Financial Freedom: Wagestream – access your earned pay when you need it. 📲
- Paid Qualifications: We invest in your growth! 🌟
- Promotion Power: On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef each year! 🏆
- Wellness: Gym membership discounts. 💪
- Good Times: Team socials – work hard, play harder! 🥳
- The Extras: Pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and even free shares! 🎁
- Support System: Free employee helpline for whatever life throws at you. 🆘
Your Pay:
- Ages 16-20: £10.85 per hour 💵
- Ages 21+: £12.71 per hour 💵
We're all about creating a supportive, valued, and fun environment where you can be yourself. Join us and help make every guest feel super welcome! 😊
Closing Date: This is a guideline; the vacancy might close early if a great candidate is found! ⏳
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.
- Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas.
- Set up and close down the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.
- Adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.
- Have open communication with the entire team and assist other team members.