Chef Apprenticeship

Lifetime Training; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary training provider is looking for an enthusiastic apprentice Chef to join the team at Toby Carvery in Brentwood. No experience is necessary as training will be provided. You will work alongside experienced chefs while completing your Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship in a busy kitchen environment. The role offers competitive pay, various training opportunities, and benefits including discounts and funded qualifications.

Benefits

33% discount across all brands

Paid holiday (28 days)

Pension

High-street shopping discounts

Free shares

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; training provided.
• Must be willing to learn and work in a team.
• Functional Skills in English and Maths can be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Champion brand standards in the kitchen.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and preparation for shifts.
• Cook to specification and follow recipes.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Cooking to specification

Job description

As an apprentice Chef at Toby Carvery, 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.

Responsibilities

• Be a champion of brand standards
• Keep your kitchen clean
• Prepare everything that is needed before a busy shift
• Cook to spec and work with recipes

You don't need any experience as we can teach you everything! If you are willing to learn and be proud to work with us, we can show you exactly what it takes to become a vital team member in any kitchen.

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 Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship, you will be able to support the running of our kitchens, creating some amazing moments making sure that quality never slips for our guests!

What your apprenticeship includes

• A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks
• A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
• Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Trainer
• Feedback sessions to discuss progress
• Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE or equivalents)
• 30 hours paid work every week

BENEFITS FOR M&B STAFF

• Love eating out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery, we've got you covered.
• Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends!
• Funded qualification up to degree level
• Charity is important to us. From the company charities to the one which is close to your heart; you can choose how to give something back.
• Enjoy a 33% discount off a cosy stay at our Inn Keepers Lodges.
• On top of all this, we offer a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares!

Wage will be

16-20 year olds: £10 per hour

21+ year olds: £12.21 per hour

At Mitchells and Butlers you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months.