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Chef Apprenticeship Optimist - Northampton

Join us at Oak Tree Pubs. We occupy some of the most famous sites in the industry, each with its own unique character and loyal customer base, we pride ourselves on our hearty food offer and great drink range! If you fancy mixing things up, we want to hear from you.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 23 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,655.00

  • Working week

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

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    01 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000102494

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an apprentice Chef at Oak Tree Pubs, 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 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 years old - £6.83 an hour
  • 21-22 years old - £9.18 an hour
  • 23+ years old - £9.50 an hour

At Mitchells and Butlers you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Production Chef - Level 2
  • Functional Skills in maths and English

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Ongoing support and development.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Qualifications

Other None required (Grade None required) Desired

Things to consider

The close date is just a guide, if a suitable candidate is found before the close date then the vacancy may close early.

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.

Employer

Optimist - Northampton

Address

23-25 St. Giles Street

NN1 1JA

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Training

Training provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Production chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 23 Dec 2022