Chef Apprenticeship
O'Neill's - Blackheath · London · SE3 0BH
About the role
🔥 Kitchen Apprentice - Culinary Superstar Wanted! 🔥
Ready to level up your cooking skills and be part of an epic team? We're on the hunt for passionate individuals aged 18+ to join our buzzing kitchens! 🔪💨 If you love the heat of the kitchen, thrive on teamwork, and want to make some seriously tasty food, this is for you! We've got 19 brands and 1600 locations, so your career opportunities are HUGE! 🚀
What you'll be doing:
- Team up with your crew to whip up awesome food and deliver top-notch service. 🤝
- Jump into team chats and share your brilliant ideas.💡
- Prep, cook, and serve food like a pro – fast, safe, and always to our high standards. 🧑🍳
- Handle guest questions and feedback like a champ. 🌟
- Keep the kitchen sparkling clean and organised. ✨
- Manage stock, prep, and our daily setup/close down routines. 📦
- Stay in the loop with all our latest offers and new menu items. 📣
- Dive into training sessions, both online and in person. 📚
- Always follow our brand rules, safety laws, and company policies. ✅
- Complete all necessary paperwork to keep things running smoothly. 📝
No experience? NO PROBLEM! We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're eager to learn, have a serious passion for food, and want to be a vital part of our team, we've got you covered!
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
You'll be working full-time in our kitchens, gaining hands-on experience alongside our amazing chefs, all while working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. You'll get a nationally recognised qualification and learn how to keep our kitchens running like clockwork, creating memorable food for our guests! 💯
How it works:
- No boring college days! Your training is all work-based, with face-to-face sessions and regular online check-ins with your Lifetime Learner Coach. 💻
- You'll have a dedicated mentor in the workplace to guide you every step of the way.
- We'll help you get your Functional Skills in English and Maths if needed. ➕➖
- Regular reviews with your coach and manager to track your progress and give feedback. 📈
Perks of being part of the M&B family:
- This is just the beginning! Loads of opportunities for growth and higher-level apprenticeships. 📈
- A massive 33% discount across ALL our brands. 🍔🍕
- 20% discount for your friends and family too! 👨👩👧👦
- Wagestream: Get early access to your earned pay and helpful financial tools. 💸
- Paid qualifications to boost your skills. 🏅
- Our Chefs are on fire! Around 200 get promoted to Head Chef every year. 🔥
- Discounts on gym memberships to keep you fit. 💪
- Awesome team socials – work hard, play hard! 🎉
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
- Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process