Chef Apprenticeship

As a Chef with Mitchells & Butlers, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting food to brand standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will work as part of a team, ensuring outstanding food and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication with the team to foster a supportive atmosphere.
• Assist other team members whenever possible.
• Participate and contribute to team meetings.
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly, safely, and efficiently to brand standard.
• Handle guest queries and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas.
• Set up and close down the department, including stock rotation and prep and par processes.
• Stay up-to-date with business information, promotions, and new products.
• Participate in all in-house training, e-learning, and complete assigned learning modules.
• Adhere to brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies and procedures.
• Complete all appropriate documentation, due diligence records, and daily/weekly cleaning tasks.

Apprenticeship Details

• You will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over 15 months.
• This is a full-time role involving work-based training, with face-to-face sessions and remote calls with a Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks.
• You will have a mentor within the workplace.
• Functional Skills in English and Maths will be obtained if you do not already have GCSEs or equivalents.
• Reviews will be held every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager, and Lifetime Learner Coach.

Benefits

• Opportunities for progression to higher-level apprenticeships upon completion.
• 33% discount across all Mitchells & Butlers brands.
• 20% discount for friends and family.
• Access to Wagestream, a financial toolkit for managing finances and accessing earned pay.
• Opportunities for growth with paid qualifications.
• Potential for promotion to Head Chef (on average, 200 Chefs are promoted annually).
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials.