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Chef Apprenticeship Harvester - Running Horse - Maidstone
Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite for feel-good dining. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken and unlimited salad bar since 1983. Duties including preparing, cooking and presenting food to company specification, keeping kitchen clean, tidy and hygienic at all times Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 13 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£11,684.00
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Working week
Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed
Total hours per week: 30
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
20 Oct 2023
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Date posted
23 Aug 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000193518
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
As an apprentice Chef at Harvester 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 - £7.49 an hour
21-22 years old - £10.18 an hour
23+ years old - £10.42 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 Apprenticeship L2 including 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
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Harvester - Running Horse - Maidstone
Address
Chatham Road
ME14 3AG
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 nowClosing date: 13 Oct 2023