Chef Apprentice
| Posting date: | 15 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.26 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Plus Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 August 2025 |
| Location: | Kings Reach, SG18 0EL |
| Company: | McMullen & Sons Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7jnD8hcQs1Rb8M8pJZDfqa |
Summary
Are you looking to start a rewarding career as a chef in a long-established, family-run business? At McMullen & Sons, we’re proud of our heritage and the people who make our pubs special. As an independent company, we believe in investing in our future – and that starts with you.
Join us as an Apprentice Chef and take the first step on an exciting career path with a company that puts our guests first and are passionate about serving quality, freshly prepared food in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
We’ll treat you like part of the family – respected, trained, coached and supported as you build your skills and confidence. With the guidance of our experienced chefs and through our training partner HIT Training, you'll earn while you learn over a 12-month programme, completing the Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship. From there, you’ll have the opportunity to progress through further apprenticeships or through McMullen’s own in-house GROW training programme.
Learn more about the Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship here: HIT Training – Production Chef
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Achievable bonus scheme
- Enhanced pay for working key UK Bank Holidays
- A share of gratuities
- 60% off meals while on shift
- 25% off food and 20% off drinks on your days off – for you and your friends
- Excellent training and development opportunities via our GROW Programme
- A role within a progressive company that values people as individuals
- Full chef uniform provided
- Further apprenticeship opportunities available to help you continue learning while earning
Your Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve dishes to company specifications, maintaining high standards that keep guests coming back
- Maintain food hygiene, safety and cleanliness in line with company and legal standards
- Receive deliveries and store food correctly
- Contribute to keeping the kitchen environment clean, safe and organised
About You:
You’ll be a positive, enthusiastic individual with:
- A hands-on approach and willingness to learn
- Strong communication skills
- The ability to stay calm under pressure
- A genuine passion for cooking and working with fresh ingredients
If you’re excited by the idea of delivering classic British dishes and daily specials in a relaxed pub setting – we’d love to hear from you.
Come join the McMullen family and begin your journey with us today