Chef Apprenticeship
Lifetime Training · South East · KT18 5LQ
About the role
🚨 Kitchen Crew Wanted! 🍳 Join our awesome team and become a Chef! 🤩
Are you 18+ and ready to dive into a fast-paced, dynamic kitchen environment? We're looking for passionate individuals to create amazing food that keeps our guests coming back for more! ✨ With 19 brands and 1600 locations, your career journey here is limitless! 🚀
What you'll be doing:
- Teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝 Communicate openly, support your colleagues, and create a positive vibe in the kitchen.
- Share your brilliant ideas in team meetings! 💡
- Whip up, cook, and plate delicious food – fast, safe, and to perfection! 💯
- Handle guest questions and concerns like a pro. 😎
- Keep our kitchen and back-of-house sparkling clean and tidy. ✨
- Set up and close down the department, managing stock and prep like a boss. 📦
- Stay in the loop with all our amazing brands, promos, and new products! 📰
- Get involved in all our training sessions, including e-learning! 📚
- Always follow brand standards, laws, and company policies to the letter. ✅
- Complete all necessary paperwork and cleaning tasks. ✍️
No experience? No problem! 🙌 If you're eager to learn, love cooking, and want to be part of something special, we'll teach you everything you need to know to be a vital part of our kitchen crew!
Your Apprenticeship Journey (15 Months):
You'll be working full-time in our kitchens, learning from experienced chefs while working towards a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship. 🎓 This is your chance to gain a nationally recognized qualification, master kitchen operations, and create unforgettable food experiences for our guests!
How your apprenticeship works:
- Work-based training: No boring college lectures! We bring the learning to you with a mix of face-to-face sessions and remote calls with your dedicated Coach. 💻
- Mentorship: You'll have a workplace mentor to guide you every step of the way. 🧑🏫
- Functional Skills: Gain essential English and Maths skills (if needed). ➕➖
- Regular Reviews: 12-weekly check-ins with you, your manager, and your coach for feedback and support. 👍
Perks of joining the Mitchells & Butlers family:
- Career Growth: This is just the beginning! Explore higher-level apprenticeships and climb the career ladder. 🪜
- Awesome Discounts: Get a massive 33% off across all our brands and 20% off for your friends and family! 💰
- Wagestream: Access your earned pay when you need it – your financial wellbeing matters! 💸
- Paid Qualifications: We invest in your development. 📈
- Progression Opportunities: On average, 200 of our Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! 👑
- Gym Discounts: Stay fit and healthy. 💪
- Team Socials: Work hard, play hard! 🎉
Ready to cook up a storm with us? Apply now! ➡️
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.
- Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.
- 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.
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.