Chef Apprenticeship

Introduction

Join us at Vintage Inns, a collection of rural pubs where muddy boots and paws are welcome. You'll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn Crowd, we want to hear from you.

About the Employer

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.

What You'll Do

As an apprentice Chef at Vintage Inns, 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 progres
• Obtain Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSEs or equivalents)
• 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: £10.00 per hour
• 21+ year olds: £12.21 per hour

At Mitchells and Butlers you will be working towards a Scottish SVQ in Food Production Apprenticeship Level 5 framework over the course of 15 months.

Training Outcome

Ongoing support and development.

Skills Required

• Team Working
• Organisation Skills

Qualifications

• Desired - null - None required - None required

Course Information

Course: Production chef (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Catering and hospitality

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED