What will you gain from a chef apprenticeship? Read Batrosz's story
Bartosz completed a chef apprenticeship with Premium Country Pubs. Achieving a Commis Chef level 2 certificate. Here's what he had to say about his experience:
WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT WORKING FOR M&B?
The opportunity to learn new and more things. I have also been able to improve my English too.
WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO A M&B APPRENTICESHIP?
I wanted to improve and develop myself so thought why not.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR HIGHLIGHT OF THE APPRENTICESHIP EXPERIENCE?
To see some real professional cookery from scratch. Gaining this universal knowledge
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF YOUR JOB ROLE?
Every shift is different – no day is ever the same so the variation is great.
UNEXPECTED BENEFIT
Will power and commitment needed and gained
HAS THE APPRENTICESHIP MADE YOU VIEW YOUR JOB ROLE DIFFERENTLY?
Yes it makes me look at the detail and quality more.
WERE THERE ANY CHALLENGES IN YOUR ROLE, IF YOU HOW DID YOU OVERCOME THEM?
Stress of a busy service but my team and I work well together to overcome this.
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND AN APPRENTICESHIP TO YOUR TEAM OR FRIENDS?
Yes, If someone wants to improve then why not.
WHAT WOULD YOU TELL SOMEONE WHO IS CONSIDERING STARTING A M&B APPRENTICESHIP?
Get involved and take it all in and onboard as it is a big commitment.
WHAT IS YOUR NEXT CAREER GOAL?
I will be travelling for 6 months but working while I do so.
INTERESTED IN AN APPRENTICESHIP?
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