Aspiring Chef Apprenticeship — Learn & Earn in a Busy Kitchen

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Plympton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across brands

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Career progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Production Chef Apprentice to join our kitchen teams. The role provides full-time work under experienced chefs while you train toward a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship over 15 months, gaining a national qualification and hands-on kitchen experience.

You’ll learn food preparation, cooking to brand standards, stock control, and kitchen hygiene, with support to progress into more senior kitchen roles as you grow with us.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over.
• Willing to learn and passionate about cooking.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Have open communication with the team to deliver outstanding food and service.
• Participate in team meetings and share insights.
• Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and to brand standards.
• Handle guest queries and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and back of house areas with attention to detail.
• Set up and close down the department including stock rotation and prep.
• Keep up to date with promotions and new products.
• Complete all training modules and learning activities.
• Adhere to brand standards, licensing laws and company policies.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Communication

Kitchen safety

Food prep

Education

Functional Skills English & Maths

Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Mitchells & Butlers PLC in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Production Chef Apprentice to join our kitchen teams. The role provides full-time work under experienced chefs while you train toward a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship over 15 months, gaining a national qualification and hands-on kitchen experience.

You’ll learn food preparation, cooking to brand standards, stock control, and kitchen hygiene, with support to progress into more senior kitchen roles as you grow with us.