Production Chef Apprentice — 15-Month Apprenticeship

Mitchells & Butlers PLC; Fen Ditton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33% discount across all brands

20% discount for friends and family

Wagestream financial toolkit access

Opportunities for paid qualifications

Promotion potential; ~200 Chefs become

Gym membership discounts

Team Socials

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is offering a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship in a full-time kitchen role. You will learn hands-on under experienced chefs, complete a 15-month program, and earn a nationally recognised qualification while contributing to daily kitchen operations.

This role provides practical training, with a focus on safety, cleanliness, and brand standards, and includes progression opportunities across our network of brands.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Interest in cooking and culinary basics is helpful.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

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

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Punctuality

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Mitchells & Butlers PLC is offering a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship in a full-time kitchen role. You will learn hands-on under experienced chefs, complete a 15-month program, and earn a nationally recognised qualification while contributing to daily kitchen operations.

This role provides practical training, with a focus on safety, cleanliness, and brand standards, and includes progression opportunities across our network of brands.