Chef Apprenticeship

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Yarm
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 Cooking Team Communication Stock Rotation Food Safety Kitchen Hygiene Time Management Attention to Detail

FULL DESCRIPTION

Chef Apprenticeship

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Black Bull, Yarm, TS15 9BH

Salary: £325.50 - 381.30 per week

Full Time

Job Description

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. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], the opportunities to develop and grow in one of our kitchens are endless. You'll work towards a Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over 15 months.

Responsibilities

  • Have open communication with the entire team to ensure the delivery of outstanding food and service, promoting a supportive atmosphere.
  • 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, licensing 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.

What Your Apprenticeship Includes

  • Work-based training with face-to-face sessions and remote Team calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You will also have a mentor within the workplace.
  • Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE or equivalents).
  • Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach including feedback sessions.

Benefits

  • Further progression opportunities to explore higher level apprenticeships once you have completed L2.
  • A massive 33% discount across all our brands.
  • 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
  • Wagestream - a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
  • Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
  • Opportunity for progression; on average 200 Chefs are promoted to Head Chef every year.
  • Discounts on gym memberships.
  • Team Socials - work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline to support you.

Wage Details

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

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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