Chef Apprenticeship
Lifetime Training · East Of England · CM14 4NS
About the role
Calling all aspiring culinary legends! 🧑🍳✨ Ready to ignite your passion for food and kickstart an epic career in the kitchen? We're on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals aged 18+ to join our vibrant team as a Chef, working towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship! 🔥
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Be the rockstar behind the delicious dishes that keep our guests coming back for more! 🌟 You'll thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment where collaboration is key and every plate tells a story. With 19 brands and 1600+ businesses, your potential for growth is limitless! 🚀
What you’ll be doing:
- Be a legend of open communication, fostering a supportive vibe and lending a hand to your awesome teammates.🤝
- Bring your A-game to team meetings, sharing your brilliant ideas. 💡
- Whip up, cook, and serve food that's quick, safe, and seriously tasty – to our signature brand standards! 💯
- Handle guest queries and complaints like a pro, with a smile and a solution. 😄
- Keep our kitchen sparkling clean and tidy with eagle-eyed attention to detail. ✨
- Master the art of setting up and shutting down, keeping stock fresh and prepped. 📦
- Stay in the loop with all things business – promotions, new products, the works! 📰
- Dive into all our training – in-house, online, and assignments. 📚
- Uphold our brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies like a true professional. ✅
- Nail all the essential paperwork, due diligence records, and cleaning tasks. 📝
No experience? No sweat! We'll teach you everything! 🙌 If you're eager to learn, have a serious love for cooking, and are proud to be part of our family, we'll show you how to become an indispensable part of our kitchen crew.
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
Embark on a 15-month, full-time Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship! You'll be learning hands-on in the kitchen alongside experienced chefs, gaining a nationally recognised qualification, and supporting our kitchen operations. You'll get a nationally recognised qualification and the chance to create amazing food that our guests will love. 😋
What's included:
- Work-based training – no need to attend college! You'll have regular check-ins with your Lifetime Learner Coach (face-to-face and remote) and a dedicated mentor in the workplace. 🧑🏫
- Gain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed). 💯
- Regular feedback sessions with your Coach and Manager every 12 weeks. 📊
Perks of being part of the M&B family:
- This is just the start! Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships await once you complete L2. 📈
- A massive 33% discount across all our awesome brands! 🍔🍕
- 20% off for your friends and family – spread the deliciousness! 🥳
- Wagestream – your financial toolkit to access earned pay when you need it. 💸
- Paid qualifications and chances to grow your skills. 🌱
- Dreaming of leading a kitchen? On average, 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year! 🏆
- Gym membership discounts to keep you fit and fuelled. 💪
- Epic 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, promoting a supportive atmosphere where you assist other team members whenever possible.
- Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.