Chef Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
<p>As an apprentice Chef, we will help you master our menu, with your food being the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You'll thrive off the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced kitchen, with the support of a close-knit team, because it's the people that make it all worthwhile.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>- 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.</p><p>- Participate and contribute to team meetings, offering your valuable insights.</p><p>- Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard.</p><p>- Ensure any guest queries and complaints are handled promptly and professionally.</p><p>- Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas with great attention to detail.</p><p>- Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.</p><p>- Keep up to date with business information, promotions and new products.</p><p>- Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.</p><p>- Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.</p><p>- Completing all appropriate documentation, due diligence records, daily and weekly cleaning tasks</p><p>You don't need any experience as we can teach you everything! If you are willing to learn, have a passion for cooking and be proud to work with us, we can show you exactly what it takes to become a vital team member in any kitchen.</p><p>At Mitchells and Butlers you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months.</p><p>You'll take on a full-time role in the kitchen under the supervision of passionate chefs alongside your training. Not only do you gain a nationally recognised qualification, you will be able to support the running of our kitchens, creating some amazing moments making sure that quality never slips for our guests!</p><p>What your apprenticeship includes:</p><p>- You won't need to attend college, our apprenticeships are delivered through work based training which includes a mixture of face-to-face sessions and remote Team calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You will also have a mentor within the workplace to support you.</p><p>- Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE or equivalents)</p><p>- Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach including feedback sessions.</p><p>Benefits for Mitchells and Butlers staff:</p><p>- Once completed, this is only the start of your career with us. There are further progression opportunities to explore higher level apprenticeships once you have completed L2.</p><p>- A massive 33% discount across all our brands.</p><p>- 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.</p><p>- Wagestream - a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.</p><p>- Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.</p><p>- Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.</p><p>- Discounts on gym memberships.</p><p>- Team Socials - work hard, play hard!</p><p>On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.</p><p>Wage will be:</p><p>18-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour</p><p>21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour</p><p>At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.</p>