Chef Apprenticeship
Trent Lock - Long Eaton · Midlands · NG10 2FY
About the role
🔥 Chef Apprenticeship Opportunity! 🔥
Are you passionate about food and ready to kickstart your career? Join our dynamic team as a Chef Apprentice and become a vital part of creating delicious experiences for our guests! 🧑🍳
About the Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You'll be working alongside experienced chefs, learning the ropes and contributing to the creation of incredible dishes. We believe in nurturing talent, so no prior experience is necessary – just a willingness to learn and a love for cooking! 🍽️
What You'll Be Doing:
- Collaborate with your team to deliver outstanding food and service. 🤗
- Prepare, cook, and present food to the highest standards, safely and efficiently. ✅
- Handle guest queries and complaints with professionalism. 🌟
- Maintain a clean and tidy kitchen environment. 🧼
- Assist with stock rotation, prep, and closing procedures. 📦
- Stay up-to-date with our brands, promotions, and new products. 📢
- Participate in all training, including e-learning and assigned modules. 📚
- Adhere strictly to brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies. 💯
- Complete all necessary documentation and due diligence records. ✍️
Why Us?
We're part of Mitchells & Butlers, a company with 19 brands and over 1600 businesses, meaning the opportunities for development and growth in our kitchens are endless! 🚀
Your Apprenticeship Journey:
- Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship: A comprehensive 15-month program delivered through on-the-job training, not in a traditional college setting. 🎓
- Work-Based Training: A blend of face-to-face sessions and remote check-ins with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 📞
- In-Work Mentorship: Receive support and guidance from an experienced mentor within the workplace. 🤝
- Functional Skills: Gain essential English and maths qualifications if needed (GCSE or equivalent). 🧮
- Regular Reviews: 12-weekly feedback sessions with your Apprentice, Line Manager, and Lifetime Learner Coach. 📊
Perks of Being Part of Our Team:
- Career Progression: This is just the beginning! Explore higher-level apprenticeships and advancement opportunities. 📈
- Generous Discounts: 33% off across all our brands and 20% off for your friends and family. 🎉
- Financial Wellbeing: Access Wagestream for financial management and early access to your earned pay. 💰
- Paid Qualifications: Opportunities to grow with paid-for training. 💯
- Promotions: On average, 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef annually! 🏆
- Gym Membership Discounts: Stay active and healthy. 💪
- Team Socials: Work hard, play hard! 🥳
Important Note: Due to the operational nature of this role and the equipment used, applicants must be 18 years of age or over. This is to ensure all tasks are performed safely and in line with health and safety regulations. 🔞
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
- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules
- Communicate openly with the entire team and assist other team members
- Set up and closedown the department, including stock rotation and prep and par process