Mitchells & Butlers PLC
Chef Apprenticeship

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Chef Apprenticeship
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
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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.


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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.
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