Production Chef

Summary

This apprenticeship will train them to apply highly methodical organisational skills, energy, accuracy, and attention to detail and will develop their understanding of the importance of sustainability and protecting the environment.

Is this the right programme?  

Production chefs work as part of a team in time-bound and often challenging kitchen environments. They are likely to work with centrally developed standardised recipes and menus, often producing food in high volumes with the support of senior chefs. A Production Chef apprenticeship is ideal for school leavers, career changers, or anyone looking to get started in a culinary career.

Duration

This is a Level 2, 12 month programme plus a Gateway (EPA) of 2 months.

How it works

Apprentices receive theory and practical training from an industry expert chef trainer'

• Spend 1 day a month in our Umbrella Training Culinary School in London where they will experience expert-led masterclasses in everything from butchery to pasta making. 

• Embed what they have learnt back into your workplace by experiencing the different sections and collating evidence of their work. 

• Their demonstration and evidence collecting of their work should take place as part of Off The Jobs Hours
  

Does your team member already have culinary experience in production kitchens?

A Senior Production Level 3 apprenticeship would be ideal for chefs who are already flying in a production kitchen. The Commis Chef Level 2 apprenticeship is also an option if which would help them advance their skills and responsibilities to the next level in a different kitchen.