Level 2 Production Chef
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Level 2 Production Chef
This Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship is designed for high-volume environments like schools, care homes, hospitals, and casual dining. Apprentices learn to work with standardized menus, follow procedures, prepare food safely, and use kitchen tools effectively. The program focuses on accuracy, hygiene, and teamwork, building confidence and developing future talent.
Programme Overview
Introduction
Production kitchens need more than just speed – they need consistency, safety, and chefs who care about quality. The Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship is built for high-volume environments like schools, care homes, hospitals, the Armed Forces and casual dining.
Apprentices learn how to work to standardised menus, follow organisational procedures, prepare and regenerate food safely, and use kitchen tools effectively. With a focus on accuracy, hygiene and teamwork, this programme builds confidence in the kitchen while developing future talent for senior chef roles.
Delivered on the job and supported by experienced coaches, this programme is ideal for developing your culinary workforce – from new hires to team members ready to formalise their skills.
What's covered?
- Practical kitchen skills and behaviours for high-volume food production
- Food preparation, assembly and regeneration
- Standardised recipes and brand consistency
- Safe handling of tools and equipment
- Clean-down and kitchen hygiene routines
- Quality control and food presentation
- Effective workplace communication
- Stock checking and food quality assurance
- Safe working practices and procedures
- Supporting environmental sustainability
Who is this for?
- Entry-level or junior chefs in care, education, healthcare or hospitality
- Kitchen assistants progressing into production chef roles
- New recruits working with standardised recipes and menus
- Hospitality teams managing volume service
- Employers wanting to reduce waste, improve quality and build internal chef talent
Assessment
- Observation with Questions – Assessor observes day-to-day kitchen work for up to 2 hours
- Professional Discussion – 60-minute reflective conversation supported by a submitted portfolio
- Multiple-Choice Test – 40-question online exam (60 mins)
Qualifications Gained
- Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship
- Functional Skills in English and maths (if not already achieved)
Develop chefs who can consistently deliver quality, compliance and customer satisfaction
Employ an apprentice
How this Apprenticeship Adds Value
From prepping plates to leading a section - your apprentice will gain the full skillset. Explore how your apprentice will grow into a reliable, confident chef.
Where is training delivered?
What does “production chef” mean?
Is this right for care homes or schools?
How long is the programme?
Do learners take time off work?
How do we know they’re making progress?
Does this help with retention?
Why Choose Remit?
Reduce rework and food waste
Teach kitchen staff to get it right, first time
Improve hygiene and consistency
Train to spec, with quality and safety embedded
Boost morale and performance
Give team members a path to progress
Strengthen team communication
Build a more collaborative kitchen culture
Plan for succession
Turn entry-level staff into your future kitchen leads
Trackable ROI
Apprentices gain practical skills with measurable business impact.
Develop chefs who can consistently deliver quality, compliance and customer satisfaction
Employ an apprentice
Train for consistency. Develop for confidence.
Support your food production teams with structured kitchen training. Production chefs are the heart of many high-volume kitchens. This apprenticeship builds the discipline, skill and attention to detail your kitchen needs – with learners applying what they learn, day in and day out. Whether it’s care, education, healthcare or casual dining, this programme raises standards and builds loyalty.
Employ an apprentice
Sue Burton
Apprenticeships Manager, David Lloyd Leisure
“
Remit are a fantastic fit to us within our vision and values, they are flexible to help us build the programme that’s really right for us... that’s been the strongest point for us that’s made this partnership really work.
Jemelle Bish
Career Development Manager - Stonegate Group
“
It’s been about 9 years we’ve been in partnership for which has been an absolutely unbelievable journey. We work in absolute unity with Remit, they’ve worked with us to really understand our culture, our DNA, what’s needed for our people, the Development Coaches talk in our language, they really understand Stonegate as a business and that’s a partnership.
Let’s build your kitchen team
Tell us what you need – and we’ll help you grow your chefs
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Enquire now
One of our expert team will be in touch to discuss next steps.
Develop chefs who can consistently deliver quality, compliance and customer satisfaction
Become an apprentice
Programme Overview
Introduction
Ready to work in a real kitchen, learn on the job and get paid as you go?
This Level 2 apprenticeship is the perfect way to build your confidence and skills in a busy, fast-paced food environment. Whether you’re working in a school, care home, hospital or casual dining restaurant, this programme helps you prepare food safely, follow set recipes and become a valued member of the kitchen team.
You’ll learn how to prepare, cook and present food, follow hygiene rules, use kitchen tools correctly and manage your own workstation. With support from a coach and your employer, you’ll gain the experience and knowledge you need to succeed in a kitchen environment – and take the next step in your chef career.
What's covered?
- Practical kitchen skills and behaviours for high-volume food production
- Food preparation, assembly and regeneration
- Standardised recipes and brand consistency
- Safe handling of tools and equipment
- Clean-down and kitchen hygiene routines
- Quality control and food presentation
- Effective workplace communication
- Stock checking and food quality assurance
- Safe working practices and procedures
- Supporting environmental sustainability
Who is this for?
- Anyone aged 16+ working in a kitchen or looking to start
- People interested in learning how to cook and prepare food in real kitchens
- School or college leavers who want to earn while they learn
- Career changers interested in the food or hospitality industry
- Kitchen assistants ready to become chefs
Assessment
- Observation with Questions – Assessor observes day-to-day kitchen work for up to 2 hours
- Professional Discussion – 60-minute reflective conversation supported by a submitted portfolio
- Multiple-Choice Test – 40-question online exam (60 mins)
Qualifications Gained
- Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship
- Functional Skills in English and maths (if not already achieved)
Develop chefs who can consistently deliver quality, compliance and customer satisfaction
Become an apprentice
Start your career as a production chef
From prepping plates to leading a section - your apprentice will gain the full skillset. Explore how your apprentice will grow into a reliable, confident chef.
Do I need to be working already?
Is this a college course?
Do I have to take exams?
What if I’m not good at maths or English?
What do I need to bring?
What comes after this?
Learn by doing – in a real kitchen
Get paid while you train
Work, earn and learn at the same time
Build your skills
Learn to cook safely, accurately and to a high standard
Work in real kitchens
Schools, hospitals, care homes and casual dining
Support when you need it
With a personal coach and team around you
Next steps built in
Progress into more senior chef roles with confidence
Develop chefs who can consistently deliver quality, compliance and customer satisfaction
Become an apprentice
Cook. Learn. Grow.
Build your career in food with real experience and real support. Whether you’re just starting out or want to take your kitchen skills to the next level, this apprenticeship helps you get there. Learn how to prepare food properly, follow kitchen rules and become a chef people can count on – all while getting paid.
Employ an apprentice
Sue Burton
Apprenticeships Manager, David Lloyd Leisure
“
Remit are a fantastic fit to us within our vision and values, they are flexible to help us build the programme that’s really right for us... that’s been the strongest point for us that’s made this partnership really work.
Jemelle Bish
Career Development Manager - Stonegate Group
“
It’s been about 9 years we’ve been in partnership for which has been an absolutely unbelievable journey. We work in absolute unity with Remit, they’ve worked with us to really understand our culture, our DNA, what’s needed for our people, the Development Coaches talk in our language, they really understand Stonegate as a business and that’s a partnership.
Ready to get started in the kitchen?
Tell us a bit about you and we’ll help you take the next step.
[contact hidden]
Enquire now
One of our expert team will be in touch to discuss next steps.