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, and maintaining cleanliness and organisation of kitchen areas.

Responsibilities

• Communicate openly with the team to ensure outstanding food and service delivery.
• Assist team members 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.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas.
• Set up and close down the department, including stock rotation and prep processes.
• Stay updated on business information, promotions, and new products.
• Participate in all in-house training, e-learning, and assigned learning modules.
• Adhere to brand standards, licensing laws, and company policies.
• Complete all appropriate documentation, due diligence records, and 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 delivered through work-based training, including face-to-face sessions and remote calls with a Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks.
• You will have an in-workplace mentor for support.
• Functional Skills in English and Maths will be provided 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

• Progression opportunities to higher-level apprenticeships upon completion.
• 33% discount across all Mitchells & Butlers brands.
• 20% discount for friends and family.
• Wagestream financial toolkit.
• Paid for qualifications and opportunities to grow.
• Opportunity for progression to Head Chef (average of 200 promoted annually).
• Gym membership discounts.
• Team Socials.
• Pension.
• 28 days paid holiday.
• High-street shopping discounts.
• Free employee helpline.

Wage

• 18-20 year olds: £10.85 per hour
• 21+ year olds: £12.71 per hour

Important Note

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This is to ensure all aspects of the role can be carried out safely and in accordance with health and safety requirements and operational needs.