Chef Apprenticeship

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Preston
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

Food Preparation Team Communication Stock Rotation Hygiene Standards Customer Service Training Participation Kitchen Safety Time Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Chef Apprenticeship

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – Broughton Inn, Preston PR3 5HE

  • Salary: £325.50 - 381.30 per week
  • Hours: Full Time
  • Type: Apprenticeship

About the Role

As a Chef with us, 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.

Responsibilities

  • Have open communication with the entire team to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service, promoting a supportive atmosphere where you assist other team members whenever possible.
  • Participate and contribute to team meetings, offering your valuable insights.
  • Prepare, cook and present food quickly, safely and efficiently to brand standard.
  • Ensure any guest queries and complaints are handled promptly and professionally.
  • Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and back of house areas with great attention to detail.
  • Set up and closedown the department including stock rotation and prep and par process.
  • Keep up to date with business information, promotions and new products.
  • Participate in all in-house training, e-learning and the completion of assigned learning modules.
  • Always adhere to brand standards, licencing laws and all company policies and procedures.
  • Completing all appropriate documentation, due diligence records, daily and weekly cleaning tasks

Requirements

You don't need any experience as we can teach you everything! If you are willing to learn, have a passion for cooking and be proud to work with us, we can show you exactly what it takes to become a vital team member in any kitchen.

Apprenticeship Details

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] you will be working towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months. You'll take on a full-time role in the kitchen under the supervision of passionate chefs alongside your training. Not only do you gain a nationally recognised qualification, you will be able to support the running of our kitchens, creating some amazing moments making sure that quality never slips for our guests!

  • No college attendance – work based training with face-to-face sessions and remote Teams calls every 6 weeks with your Lifetime Learner Coach.
  • Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths if needed.
  • Reviews every 12 weeks with Apprentice, Line Manager and Coach.

Benefits

  • 33% discount across all brands.
  • 20% discount for friends and family.
  • Wagestream financial toolkit.
  • 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, free employee helpline.

Wage: 16-20 year olds £10.85 per hour, 21+ year olds £12.71 per hour.

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