Chef Apprenticeship
Green Man - Cambridge - 55 High Street · East Of England · CB2 9HZ
About the role
Ready to level up your career? 🚀 Join Premium Country Pub Collection, where we're serving up seriously good food and drinks in seriously stunning spots. Think epic interiors, delicious plates, and perks that actually rock. ✨ We're looking for passionate individuals to join our kitchen crew and help us create unforgettable guest experiences. This is your chance to grow your skills and dive into the food scene! 🧑🍳
What you'll be doing:
- Being a team player and keeping communication flowing to serve awesome food and service. 🤝
- Throwing your ideas into team meetings. 💡
- Whipping up food that's quick, safe, and totally on point. ⚡
- Handling guest questions and any issues like a pro. ✅
- Keeping our kitchen spotless – we love attention to detail! 🧼
- Getting our kitchen ready to go and winding it down like a boss. 📦
- Staying in the loop on everything happening with our brands and promotions. 📰
- Tackling all our awesome training and e-learning modules. 📚
- Following all the rules: brand standards, licensing, and company policies. 💯
- Completing all necessary paperwork and cleaning checks. 📝
No experience? No problem! We're all about teaching you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, love cooking, and want to be part of something amazing, we've got your back. 🙌
Your Apprenticeship Journey (15 Months):
You'll dive into a full-time kitchen role at Mitchells & Butlers, working alongside experienced chefs while earning your Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship. This means hands-on training with no need to attend college – we bring the learning to you! You'll also work towards Functional Skills in English and maths (if needed).
- Work-based training: Mix of face-to-face sessions and remote check-ins with your Lifetime Learner Coach. 💻
- In-work mentor: Someone on the ground to guide you. 🧑🏫
- Regular reviews: Every 12 weeks with feedback sessions. 🔄
Perks of joining the M&B fam:
- Career growth: This is just the beginning! Plenty of opportunities for further qualifications and climbing the ladder. 🪜
- Massive discounts: 33% off across ALL our brands for you, and 20% for your friends and family! 🤑
- Wagestream: Access your earned pay early when you need it – financial freedom at your fingertips. 💸
- Paid qualifications: We invest in your development. 🎓
- Progression: We promote around 200 Chefs to Head Chef every year! 🌟
- Gym discounts: Stay fit and healthy. 💪
- Team Socials: Work hard, play hard! 🎉
Important Note: Due to the nature of kitchen operations, including the independent use of equipment and specific working patterns, applicants must be 18 years or over. This ensures everyone can work safely and meet all health and safety and operational requirements.
Applications close: The closing date is a guide. We might close early if we find the perfect candidate sooner!
Qualification: Chef Academy Production Chef L2 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.
- Have open communication with the entire team and assist other team members whenever possible.
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
- Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.