Chef Apprenticeship
Fowlers Farm - Braintree · East Of England · CM77 8DH
About the role
Ready to ignite your culinary career? 🔥 Join the heart of our buzzing rural pubs at Vintage Inns! 🐶🐱 We're a collection of cosy spots with roaring fires, serving up traditional grub that keeps our guests coming back for more. This is your chance to get hands-on, learn the ropes from seasoned pros, and earn a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship qualification! 🎓
What you'll be doing:
- Be the ultimate team player, chatting openly with everyone to serve up epic food and ace service. 🤝
- Jump into team meetings and share your brilliant ideas. 💡
- Whip up, cook, and plate delicious dishes super fast, safely, and to perfection. 🍔
- Handle any guest questions or concerns like a pro. 🌟
- Keep our kitchen sparkling clean and organised – attention to detail is key! ✨
- Master the art of setting up and shutting down, prepping ingredients, and managing stock. 📦
- Stay in the loop with all our latest deals and menu magic. 📣
- Dive into all our training sessions, including online modules. 💻
- Always follow the rules: brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies. ✅
- Keep all your paperwork in check, from due diligence to cleaning logs. 📝
Who we're looking for:
- You're 18 or over. This is a non-negotiable! 🔞
- You've got a passion for cooking and a desire to learn. 🍳
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and love being part of a team. 🏃♀️
- You're proud to create amazing food that makes our guests happy. 😊
No prior experience needed – we'll teach you everything! You'll be working full-time in our kitchen, mentored by passionate chefs, and earning a nationally recognised qualification.
Your Apprenticeship Perks:
- Work-based training with face-to-face sessions and remote check-ins every 6 weeks with your Lifetime Learner Coach. 🧑🏫
- A dedicated workplace mentor for ongoing support. 💯
- Gain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed). 📚
- Regular reviews with your coach and manager to track your progress. 📈
Why join the Mitchells & Butlers fam?
- This apprenticeship is just the beginning! Endless progression opportunities, including higher-level apprenticeships. 🚀
- Score a massive 33% discount across all our brands! 🤑
- Enjoy 20% off for your friends and family too! 🎉
- Wagestream: access your earned pay when you need it. 💸
- Paid qualifications to boost your skills. 🏆
- Dream big: around 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year! 👑
- Discounted gym memberships. 💪
- Epic Team Socials – work hard, play hard! 🥳
The closing date is a guide; we might close early if we find the perfect candidate. Get your applications in for the Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 apprenticeship!
Key responsibilities
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
- 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.
- Have open communication with the entire team to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service.
- Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.