Chef Apprenticeship

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Romford; On-site; GBP 31,090,000 - 36,420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends & family

Wagestream access

Paid qualifications

Opportunities for progression

Gym discounts

Team socials

Pension

28 days paid holiday

Free shares

Employee helpline

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers is offering a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. Training is delivered on the job with a mentor, plus in-house sessions and remote calls every 6 weeks. Functional Skills in English and Maths are included if not already held as GCSEs or equivalent.

You will gain hands-on kitchen experience, with progression opportunities and exposure to 19 brands across the business.

Qualifications

• No college attendance required; apprenticeships delivered through work-based training with mentor support.
• Functional Skills in English and Maths (if GCSEs not held).
• Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach.

Responsibilities

• Have open communication with the entire team to ensure delivery of outstanding food and service, promoting a supportive atmosphere.
• Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard.
• Ensure guest queries and complaints are handled promptly and professionally.
• Set up and close down the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.
• Keep up to date with business information, promotions and new products.

Job description

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.

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.