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Chef Apprenticeship

Mitre - Cambridge · East Of England · CB2 1UF

Apprenticeship Level 2 Hospitality & Catering
Salary£16,926 yearly
LocationEast Of England
PostcodeCB2 1UF
Start date19 Nov 2026
Apply by12 Nov 2026
QualificationProduction chef (level 2)
Training providerlifetime training group limited
Job ID56109
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About the role

🔥 Apprentice Chef - Join Our Kitchen Crew! 🔥

Ready to level up your cooking skills and be part of a seriously cool team? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals eager to dive into the fast-paced world of our kitchen! 🍳🍴 If you thrive on energy, love good food, and enjoy working with awesome people, this is your chance!

What You'll Do:

  • Become a menu master, crafting dishes that keep our guests coming back for more! 💯
  • Chat openly with the whole team to serve up amazing food and service, always ready to lend a hand. 👋
  • Bring your awesome ideas to team meetings. 💡
  • Prep, cook, and present food super quickly, safely, and to the highest standard. 🚀
  • Handle guest questions and any issues like a pro. ✅
  • Keep our kitchen sparkling clean and organised – attention to detail is key! ✨
  • Help set up and close down the kitchen, managing stock like a boss. 📦
  • Stay in the loop with all our latest promotions and cool new products. 📣
  • Jump into all our training sessions (online and in-person) to boost your skills. 🧠
  • Always follow our rules and make sure everything is safe and legal. ⚖️
  • Complete all necessary paperwork and cleaning tasks. ✍️

What You Get:

  • No experience needed! We'll teach you everything you need to know. 🙌
  • You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months, with a full-time role in our kitchen. 🏅
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification while supporting our kitchen and creating amazing food. 🌟
  • Work-based training: No boring college days! You'll get face-to-face sessions and remote calls with your dedicated Learner Coach every 6 weeks. 💻
  • A workplace mentor to guide you every step of the way. 🤝
  • Functional Skills in English and Maths if you need them. 📚
  • Regular catch-ups and feedback sessions to track your progress. 📈

Perks & Benefits:

  • This is just the start! Loads of career progression opportunities, including higher-level apprenticeships. ⬆️
  • A massive 33% discount across all our amazing brands! 🍔🍕
  • 20% discount for your friends and family too! 🎉
  • Wagestream: Access your earned pay whenever you need it. 💰
  • Paid qualifications and opportunities to grow. 💵
  • On average, 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year! 🤩
  • Gym membership discounts. 🏋️‍♀️
  • Team Socials – work hard, play hard! 🥳
  • Plus: Pension, 28 days paid holiday, shopping discounts, and even free shares! 🎁
  • Free employee helpline for support when you need it. 📞

Pay:

  • 18-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour

Join Mitchells & Butlers and be part of a team where you're supported, valued, and can be yourself. Let's make every guest feel truly welcome! 🤗

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.
  • Communicate with the team to ensure outstanding food and service, assisting other team members.
  • Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and completion of assigned learning modules.
  • Adhere to brand standards, licensing laws and all company policies and procedures.