Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Become a Kitchen Pro with M&B! 🧑‍🍳🔥

Love food? Thrive in a fast-paced vibe? Want to cook up a storm and be part of an epic team? Then this is your shot! We're on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our kitchens. With 19 awesome brands and 1600 businesses, your career journey here is endless. 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Chatting openly with your team to serve up killer food and amazing guest experiences. 🤗
• Jumping into team meetings and dropping your brilliant ideas. 💡
• Whipping up, cooking, and plating food super fast, safely, and to the highest standards. ⚡
• Handling guest questions and any hiccups with a smile and professionalism. 😊
• Keeping the kitchen and back-of-house spotless – attention to detail is key! ✨
• Setting up and shutting down your area, from stock rotation to prepping. 📦
• Staying in the loop with all our cool promotions and new menu items. 📢
• Slaying all in-house training, e-learning, and assigned modules. 📚
• Always rocking it by following brand standards, laws, and company policies. 💯
• Getting all your documentation and cleaning tasks done like a boss. ✅

Zero experience? No worries! We'll teach you everything you need to know. If you're ready to learn, have a serious passion for cooking, and want to be proud of where you work, we've got you. 🙌

Your 15-Month Apprenticeship Journey:

You'll be working full-time in one of our buzzing kitchens, learning from seasoned chefs while earning your Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard. This is your ticket to a nationally recognised qualification and the chance to be a vital part of our kitchens, creating unforgettable moments for our guests! 🌟

How your apprenticeship works:

• No boring college lectures! Your training is 100% work-based.
• You'll have face-to-face sessions and remote team calls with your dedicated Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 💻
• You'll also have a personal mentor in the workplace to guide you. 🤝
• Gain your Functional Skills in English and maths if you don't have them already. ✍️
• Get regular reviews (every 12 weeks) with feedback sessions involving you, your manager, and your coach. 👍

M&B Perks - Because you deserve the best!

• Career Launchpad: This is just the beginning! Explore higher-level apprenticeships and seriously level up your career. 📈
• Massive Discounts: Get 33% off at ALL our brands! 🍔🍹 Plus, 20% off for your friends and family. 🥳
• Wagestream: Your financial bestie! Manage your money and access earned pay when you need it. 💸
• Paid Qualifications: We invest in your growth! 🎓
• Progression: On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef EVERY YEAR! 🏆
• Gym Discounts: Stay fit and feel good. 💪
• Team Socials: Work hard, play harder! 🎉
• Plus, the essentials: Pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, and even FREE shares! 🎁
• Support System: A free employee helpline is there for you, whatever life throws your way. 💖

Your Wage:

• 16-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour
• 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour

Join M&B and be part of a team that supports you, values you, and lets you be you. Let's make every guest feel incredibly welcome together! ✨

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
• Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process