Chef Apprenticeship
Mitre - Cambridge
17 Bridge Street, CB2 1UF
Closes in 30 days (Friday 20 December)
Posted on 15 November 2024
Contents
Summary
Join us at Nicholson's pubs, we're a friendly bunch. We've been running pubs for nearly 150 years, so know a thing or two about great food, drink, and classic British hospitality. If you love making people "hoppy", we want to hear from you.
- Annual wage
- £13,416 a year
- Training course
- Production chef (level 2)
- Hours
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Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 27 December
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As an apprentice Chef at Nicholson's, we will help you master our menu, with your food being the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You'll thrive off the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced kitchen, with the support of a close-knit team, because it's the people that make it all worthwhile.
Responsibilities
- Be a champion of brand standards.
- Keep your kitchen clean.
- Prepare everything that is needed before a busy shift.
- Cook to spec and work with recipes.
You don't need any experience as we can teach you everything! If you are willing to learn and be proud to work with us, we can show you exactly what it takes to become a vital team member in any kitchen.
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 Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship, 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
- A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks.
- A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars.
- Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Trainer.
- Feedback sessions to discuss progress.
- Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE)
- 30 hours paid work every week.
BENEFITS FOR M&B STAFF
- Love eating out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery, we've got you covered.
- Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends!
- Funded qualification up to degree level
- Charity is important to us. From the company charities to the one which is close to your heart; you can choose how to give something back.
- Enjoy a 33% discount off a cosy stay at our Inn Keepers Lodges.
- On top of all this, we offer a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares!
Wage will be:
16-20-year-olds: £8.60 per hour
21+ year olds: £11.44 per hour
At Mitchells and Butlers, you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months.
Where you’ll work
17 Bridge Street
CB2 1UF
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Your training course
Production chef (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
- Check, prepare, assemble, cook, regenerate, hold and present food meeting the needs of the customers and maintaining organisational standards and procedures.
- Use kitchen tools and equipment correctly to produce consistently high quality dishes according to specifications.
- Take responsibility for the cleanliness, organisation and smooth running of the work area.
- Produce dishes to suit individuals’ specific dietary, religious and allergenic needs as required.
- Operate within all regulations, legislation and procedural requirements.
- Complete and maintain documentation to meet current legislative guidelines.
- Use effective methods of communication with all colleagues, managers and customers to promote a positive image of yourself and the organisation.
- Work in a fair and empathetic manner to support team members while offering a quality provision.
- Work to ensure customer expectations are met.
- Work collaboratively to uphold the vision, values and objectives of the organisation.
- Use technology appropriately.
- Maintain quality and consistency in food production by using resources in line with organisations’ financial constraints, style, specifications and ethos.
- Identify own learning style, personal development needs and opportunities and take action to meet those needs.
- Use feedback positively to improve performance.
Your training plan
Production Chef Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
- None required (grade None required)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Team Working
- Organisation Skills
About this company
You already know Mitchells & Butlers, even if you don't realise it! That's because we run many of the UK's most famous restaurant and pub brands, including: All Bar One, Sizzling Pubs, Vintage Inns, Harvester, Ember Inns, Toby Carvery, Crown Carveries, Castle, Nicholson's, Premium Country Dining Group, O'Neill's, Alex, Village Pub & Kitchen, Miller & Carter, Browns, Innkeeper's Lodge, Orchid Pubs and The Oak Tree.
After this apprenticeship
Ongoing support and development.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287704.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Friday 20 December)
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