Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Chef Apprenticeship 🧑‍🍳 | Full-Time 📅

Hey there! Ready to kickstart your culinary journey? We're looking for passionate individuals aged 18+ to join our amazing team as Chef Apprentices! 🔥 This is your chance to learn the ropes, master delicious dishes, and become a pro in a buzzing, fast-paced kitchen environment. With 19 brands and over 1600 businesses, your career growth opportunities are HUGE! 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝 Collaborate with your colleagues to serve up incredible food and service, always supporting each other.
• Share your awesome ideas in team meetings. 💡
• Prep, cook, and plate food with speed, safety, and style. 🔪
• Handle guest queries and complaints like a champ. 🌟
• Keep our kitchen spotless and organized – attention to detail is key! ✨
• Manage stock, prep, and closing duties like a boss. 📦
• Stay in the loop with our latest menu items and promotions. 📢
• Dive into all our training programs, including online modules. 💻
• Always follow our brand standards, laws, and company policies. ✅
• Complete all necessary paperwork and cleaning tasks. 📝

No experience? No problem! 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'll show you how to shine. ✨

Your Apprenticeship Journey:

You'll be working towards a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship over 15 months. This is a full-time role where you'll learn hands-on from experienced chefs, gaining a nationally recognized qualification. You'll help keep our kitchens running smoothly and create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests. 💯

What's included:

• Work-based training – no college required! 🎓
• Regular catch-ups with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach. 💬
• A workplace mentor to guide you. 🧑‍🏫
• Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed). 📚
• Regular feedback sessions to track your progress. 📈

Perks of being part of the M&B family:

• Endless career progression opportunities, including higher-level apprenticeships. 📈
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. 🤑
• 20% discount for your friends and family. 🎉
• Wagestream: Manage your finances and access earned pay early. 💰
• Paid qualifications and opportunities to grow your skills. 🌟
• On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef each year! 🏆
• Gym membership discounts. 💪
• Awesome 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.
• 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.