Chef Apprenticeship Firecrest - Aylesbury

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. The role includes producing food, meeting portion controls, cooking to spec and working with recipes.

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

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Closing date: 08 Jan 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,684.00

  • Working week

    Exact shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    22 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000193193

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

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 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! 

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

The training you will be getting

  • Production Chef Apprenticeship L2 
  • Functional Skills in maths and English
  • On and off the job training and location to be confirmed

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Ongoing training and development

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Team Working, Organisation Skills

Qualifications

Other None required (Grade None required) Desired

About the employer

Mitchells & Butlers is one of the largest operators of pubs, bars and restaurants in the UK. With 16 brands over 1650 locations, our apprentices can find themselves cooking a delicious steak in Miller & Carter, pouring the perfect pint in O'Neills or serving a family dinner in Harvester.

Employer

Firecrest - Aylesbury

Address

London Road

HP22 6QG

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Training

Training provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Production chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications


Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 08 Jan 2024