Chef Apprenticeship

About the role

Chef 🧑‍🍳 | Apprenticeship Opportunity 🚀

Ready to turn your passion for food into a career? Join our team and become a vital part of creating delicious experiences that keep our guests coming back for more! 🎉

What you'll do:

• Team Player: Thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, working closely with a supportive team to deliver outstanding food and service. 🤝
• Food Focus: Prepare, cook, and present mouth-watering dishes to our high brand standards, ensuring speed and safety. 🍔
• Guest Love: Handle any guest questions or issues with a smile and professionalism. 😊
• Kitchen Keeper: Maintain a spotless and organised kitchen, paying attention to every detail. ✨
• Stock Star: Help manage stock, prep ingredients, and ensure everything is ready to go. 🍎
• Learn & Grow: Actively participate in team meetings, share your ideas, and embrace training opportunities to expand your culinary skills. 🧠
• Standards Setter: Always follow brand guidelines, legal requirements, and company policies to ensure excellence. ✅
• Documentation Duty: Complete all necessary records accurately. ✍️

No experience needed! We're looking for individuals who are eager to learn, have a genuine love for cooking, and are proud to be part of our amazing team. We'll provide all the training and support you need to become a kitchen pro. 💪

Your Apprenticeship Journey:

• What you'll get: A full-time role in our busy kitchens, working alongside experienced chefs, all while studying towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over 15 months. 📜
• How you'll learn: This is a work-based apprenticeship, meaning no college visits! You'll have regular virtual check-ins with your dedicated Coach and a mentor in the workplace to guide you. 💻
• Essential Skills: Gain valuable Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSEs or equivalents). 📚
• Progress Tracking: Regular reviews every 12 weeks with your coach and manager to discuss your development. 📈

Why M&B?

• Career Launchpad: This apprenticeship is just the beginning! Opportunities for higher-level apprenticeships await. 🌟
• Sweet Discounts: Enjoy a massive 33% discount across all our brands, and 20% for your friends and family! 💸
• Financial Freedom: Wagestream gives you access to your earned pay when you need it, plus helpful financial tools. 💰
• Paid Qualifications: We invest in your growth with paid-for qualifications. 🎓
• Progression Power: Aim for the top! Around 200 Chefs get promoted to Head Chef every year. ⬆️
• Wellness Perks: Discounts on gym memberships. 🏋️‍♀️
• Team Vibes: Regular team socials – work hard, play hard! 🎉
• More Goodies: Pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, free shares, and a free employee helpline for any life support you need. 🎁

Pay Rate:

• 16-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour 💵

Join Mitchells & Butlers and be part of a supportive, valued, and fun team where you can be yourself and help 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 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.
• Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.