Chef Apprenticeship

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Cottam
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Internship
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Communication Teamwork Food Preparation Cooking Kitchen Hygiene Stock Rotation Attention to Detail Customer Service

FULL DESCRIPTION

Chef Apprenticeship

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: The Ancient Oak - Cottam, PR4 0NZ (On-site)
Salary: £325.50 - £381.30 per week (equivalent to £10.85 - £12.71 per hour depending on age)
Hours: Full Time

About the Role

As a Chef with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], your food is the reason guests keep coming through our doors! You'll thrive off the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced kitchen, pulling together as a team. With 19 brands and 1600 businesses, the opportunities to develop and grow in one of our kitchens are endless. You'll be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over 15 months, with no college attendance required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Have open communication with the entire team to ensure delivery of outstanding food and service
  • Participate and contribute to team meetings
  • Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard
  • Handle guest queries and complaints promptly and professionally
  • Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of kitchen and back of house areas
  • Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep
  • Keep up to date with business information, promotions and new products
  • Participate in all in-house training and e-learning
  • Adhere to brand standards, licensing laws and company policies
  • Complete due diligence records and daily/weekly cleaning tasks

What You'll Learn

No experience needed – we teach you everything! This apprenticeship includes:

  • Work-based training with face-to-face sessions and remote Team calls every 6 weeks
  • Functional Skills in English and Maths (if needed)
  • Reviews every 12 weeks with Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach
  • Nationally recognised Production Chef Level 2 qualification

Benefits

  • 33% discount across all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] brands
  • 20% discount for friends and family
  • Wagestream – access your earned pay when you need it
  • Paid-for qualifications and progression opportunities
  • On average 200 Chefs promoted to Head Chef every year
  • Discounts on gym memberships
  • Team socials
  • Pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, free shares, and employee helpline

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.

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