Chef Apprenticeship

Introduction

Start your culinary career as a Production Chef Apprentice. Learn alongside experienced chefs while preparing delicious, nutritious meals that support residents' health and well-being. Gain valuable hands-on experience, develop industry-recognised skills, and earn while you learn in a rewarding kitchen environment.

About the Employer

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook nutritious, appetising meals in line with planned menus and residents' dietary requirements.
• Assist with food ordering, stock control, storage, and stock rotation to minimise waste.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.
• Complete and maintain records, including cleaning schedules, temperature checks, fridge temperatures, and stock sheets.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure meals are served on time and meet residents' individual dietary needs.
• Follow food safety, health and safety, and infection control procedures at all times.
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen as part of a collaborative team.
• Carry out other reasonable duties within the scope of the role as required.

Training Outcome

For those interested in developing their skills further, exploring pathways such as chef de partie apprenticeship or commis chef training can provide additional growth opportunities within the culinary sector.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Dietary Awareness

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent

Course Information

Course: Production chef (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Catering and hospitality

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 3 shifts per week 8.00 - 18.20 on a rota basis.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD