Chef Apprenticeship

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

Benefits offered by this job

33% discount across brands

20% discount for friends and family

Wagestream financial toolkit

Paid for qualifications

Career progression; 200 chefs promoted

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is offering a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship in Leeds. This full-time kitchen role combines on-the-job training with a nationally recognised qualification over 15 months.

No prior experience required; you will learn under passionate chefs and help maintain high standards across our brands while benefiting from staff discounts and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided in kitchen operations and safety.
• You will work toward a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months.
• Role involves full-time kitchen work under supervision while you train.

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 and safely to brand standard.
• Answer guest queries professionally and handle complaints promptly.
• Keep kitchen and back-of-house areas clean and well-organised.
• Set up and close down the department, including stock rotation and prep.

Job description

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be aged 18 or over. The position involves the independent operation of kitchen equipment and working patterns that cannot be undertaken by individuals under the age of 18. This requirement is necessary to ensure all aspects of the role can be carried out safely and in accordance with health and safety requirements and operational needs.

As a Chef with us, your food is the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You'll thrive off the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced kitchen, pulling together as a team. With 19 brands and 1600 businesses, the opportunities to develop and grow in one of our kitchens are endless.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Participate and contribute to team meetings, offering your valuable insights.
• Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard.
• Ensure any guest queries and complaints are handled promptly and professionally.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas with great attention to detail.
• Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.
• Keep up to date with business information, promotions and new products.
• Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
• Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.
• Completing all appropriate documentation, due diligence records, daily and weekly cleaning tasks

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.

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

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!

What Your Apprenticeship Includes

• 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.
• Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE or equivalents)
• Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach including feedback sessions.

Benefits For Mitchells And Butlers Staff

• 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.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream - a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials - work hard, play hard!

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.

Wage Will Be

16-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour

21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour

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.