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Hear what chef apprentice Callum has to say about his time with us

Posting date: 04/11/2025

Callum Jones completed his chef apprenticeship at an Ember Inns pub, The Horse and Jockey, in Aylesbury. Securing a Commis Chef level 2 certificate, Callum wants to share his experience for anyone considering a chef apprenticeship with M&B. Here's what he had to say:


What was an unexpected benefit of the programme?

Filleting fish and preparing meat generally


What do you like best about working for M&B?

Opportunities that the company give us like attending pride recently.


What attracted you to a M&B apprenticeship?

I wanted to further my skills in the kitchen and learn more.


What has been your highlight of the apprenticeship experience?

Going to pride awards and cooking for the GMs.

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What is your favourite part of your job role?

I love cleaning down and having a spotless kitchen at the end of service.


Has the apprenticeship made you view your job role differently?

It has – most notably my presentation.


Were they any challenges in your role, if so how did you overcome them?

De-jointing the meat – practice and support from the tutors


Would you recommend an apprenticeship to your team or friends?

Yes I would 100%


What would you tell someone considering starting an M&B apprenticeship?

Keep your portal stuff up to date.


What is your next career goal?

I want to secure a role where I can use this fresh cooking more often.


If Callum's story has inspired you to apply, you can find out more about an apprenticeship when you visit our Apprenticeship hub.


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