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Senior production chef
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
1 yr
typical
Sector
Catering and hospitality
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Managing a team to produce standardised dishes and menus within a kitchen environment.
What you'd do
Prepare and cook dishes to a consistent high standard
Supervise and support junior kitchen staff during service
Check ingredient quality and manage stock rotation
Follow and enforce food safety and allergen procedures
Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen
Assist the head chef with ordering and supplier liaison
What you'd learn
Advanced cooking techniques across a range of cuisines
Menu planning, costing, and nutritional awareness
Food hygiene, allergen, and safety legislation
Kitchen supervision and team leadership skills
Stock control and food waste reduction methods
Recipe development and consistent dish presentation
Managing kitchen operations during busy service periods
Ready to look for a place?
See live Senior production chef apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.