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
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.