Chef Apprenticeship

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

SKILLS

Cooking Food Preparation Teamwork Communication Attention to Detail Stock Rotation Hygiene Standards Time Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Chef Apprenticeship

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Chef Apprentice at Toby Carvery in Oldham. This full-time apprenticeship offers a weekly salary of £325.50 - £381.30 and includes comprehensive on-the-job training towards a Production Chef Level 2 qualification.

Job Details

  • Location: Chadderton Park - Toby Carvery - Oldham, OL1 2QS
  • Hours: Full Time
  • Salary: £325.50 - £381.30 per week (hourly equivalent: £10.85 for ages 16-20, £12.71 for age 21+)

Responsibilities

  • Communicate openly 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 close down 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 and e-learning.
  • Adhere to brand standards, licensing laws and company policies.
  • Complete appropriate documentation and cleaning tasks.

About the Apprenticeship

You will work towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship over 15 months. No experience required – we will teach you everything! Training is delivered through work-based sessions and remote calls with a coach every 6 weeks. You will also obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths if needed.

Benefits

  • 33% discount across all brands (plus 20% for friends and family)
  • Wagestream – access earned pay when needed
  • Paid qualifications and progression opportunities (200+ chefs promoted to Head Chef annually)
  • Discounts on gym memberships
  • Team socials
  • Pension, 28 days paid holiday, high-street shopping discounts, free shares, and free employee helpline

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] runs 1600 businesses across 19 brands including Toby Carvery. We are committed to supporting our people to be themselves and grow. Join us and help make every guest feel truly welcome.

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