Apprentice Chef
- Full Time
Location
Browns Bushey, WD23 1JD
Apprentice Chef
- Full Time
Location
Browns Bushey, WD23 1JD
You already know Mitchells & Butlers, even if you don't realise it! We're the leading
restaurant and pub company in the UK with over 1,600 businesses, including famous
restaurant and pub brands such as All Bar One, Toby Carvery, Harvester and Browns.
Join us at Browns Brasserie and Bar, serving up classically British food and service.
From leisurely brunches to celebrations, afternoons teas to romantic dates, you'll be at
the centre of the action.
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.
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.
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.
Want to know more?
If you're still wondering what it's really like to work in any of our roles
at Mitchells & Butlers, why not take a look at our blogs section?
We're regularly writing new articles and blogs showcasing our brilliant teams across all of our brands and roles
so if you want to learn a little bit more before applying, head over to our Blogs section today.
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