Chef Apprenticeship
Harvester - Eastlake - Milton Keynes · South East · MK15 0SB
About the role
Join our kitchen crew as a Chef 🧑🍳! We're looking for passionate individuals ready to create amazing food that keeps our guests coming back. This is a fast-paced role where teamwork is key 🤝. With 19 brands and 1600+ businesses, your career growth opportunities are endless!
What you'll be doing:
- Communicating openly with the team to deliver outstanding food and service 🗣️.
- Contributing your ideas in team meetings 🤔.
- Preparing, cooking, and presenting food quickly, safely, and to our high brand standards 💯.
- Handling guest queries and complaints professionally and swiftly 🚀.
- Keeping our kitchen and back-of-house areas spotless and organised ✨.
- Managing stock rotation and prep processes 🛒.
- Staying informed about business updates, promotions, and new products 📰.
- Participating in all training, including e-learning modules 💻.
- Adhering strictly to brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies 📜.
- Completing all necessary documentation and cleaning tasks ✅.
No experience needed! We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, love cooking, and are proud to be part of our team, we've got the perfect opportunity for you!
You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months, gaining a nationally recognised qualification while supporting our kitchen operations and creating fantastic meals. 🌟
Your Apprenticeship includes:
- Work-based training with remote check-ins and a dedicated Workplace Mentor.
- Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed) 📚.
- Regular reviews with your coach and manager.
Awesome Benefits:
- Opportunities for further career advancement and higher-level apprenticeships after completion 📈.
- A massive 33% discount across all our brands! 🎉
- 20% discount for your friends and family too! 👨👩👧👦
- Access earned pay when you need it with Wagestream 💰.
- Paid qualifications and growth opportunities 🎓.
- A chance to be promoted to Head Chef (200+ promotions annually!) 🏆.
- Gym membership discounts 💪.
- Fun team socials – work hard, play hard! 🥳.
- Pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street discounts, and free shares! 🎁
- A free employee helpline for support 📞.
Pay:
- 18-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour
- 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour
We believe in supporting our people, valuing their contributions, and fostering a great team environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome! 😊
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard.
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
- 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, 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.