Senior Production Chef

Summary

Perfect for production chefs are working with a team of chefs producing high quality, high volume set recipes and menus which is repeated day after day and want to progress their career into a more managerial role.

Is this the right programme?  

Senior Production Chefs can work in a variety of kitchen environments, for example, schools, hospitals, the armed forces, care homes and high street casual dining or pub kitchens. They should be in a job role like head chef, second chef, kitchen manager/supervisor, and cook.

Duration

This is a Level 3, 12 month programme plus a Gateway (EPA) of 2 months.

How it works

Delivered through a fully virtual learning pathway, they provide a flexible and cost-effective way to develop both aspiring and experienced kitchen professionals, while minimising disruption to operational demands. Whether you're looking to build core culinary skills or strengthen leadership capabilities within your kitchen teams, these programmes offer a practical route to professional development and career progression.

Suitable for:

• Chef de Partie

• Senior Chef de Partie

• Production Chefs ready for progression

• Junior Sous Chefs

• Experienced chefs with supervisory responsibilities

Top 5 Takeaways: 

• Kitchen operations and food safety management

• Leadership, coaching and team motivation skills

• Commercial awareness, budgeting and waste reduction

• Menu development, nutrition and sustainability knowledge

• Project planning, problem solving and business improvement skills

This apprenticeship is designed to build technical expertise, confidence and leadership capability while allowing learners to remain fully operational within the workplace.

Does your team member already have culinary experience in a production kitchen?

A Senior Culinary Chef Level 4 apprenticeship would be ideal for chefs who are ready to create their own menus and build their culinary skills to the highest level.