Apprentice Chef

Apprentice Chef focuses on work toward your funded level 3 production chef apprenticeship, including paid time off to study.

What the role involves

• Work toward your funded Level 3 Production Chef Apprenticeship, including paid time off to study.
• Assisting with cooking fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals for the children and team every day.
• Supporting with preparing daily lunches and smoothies for the nursery team, catering to a variety of diets and preferences.
• Supporting the Chef to keep on top of kitchen paperwork and checks, including cleaning schedules and daily safety logs.
• Maintaining the kitchen to a 5-star Food Hygiene standard.
• Build friendly, professional relationships with parents so they feel confident about the food their children eat.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant kitchen, service, hygiene, supervisory, or hospitality experience may be useful.

Confirmed role details

• Performance bonus – Up to £750 annually.
• Industry-leading holiday allowance – Up to 35 days, including a personal ‘Me’ day and Christmas closure.
• £100 annual learning fund, plus paid N Academy training (level 3, EY Degrees, Forest School & more).
• Family-friendly – Enhanced parental/fostering/neonatal leave after 2 years.

Candidate fit

• pace, food quality, hygiene standards, and reliable teamwork

Known job details

• Pay: £20,717 per annum