Production chef

Level

Intermediate · like GCSEs

Length

1 yr

typical

Sector

Catering and hospitality

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Working as part of a team in kitchen environments.

Prepare mise en place including chopping, portioning, and batch prep

Cook dishes to standardised recipes and consistent specifications

Produce food at volume to meet service times and demand

Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in your designated kitchen section

Carry out portion control and record food waste

Label, date, and store food correctly to prevent contamination

Receive food deliveries and carry out temperature and quality checks

Core cookery methods for high-volume production including batch cooking

Food safety, hygiene, and allergen management in a professional kitchen

Following standardised recipes and brand specifications consistently

Maintaining a clean, organised kitchen section and work area

Portion control, yield, and minimising food waste

Working efficiently as part of a high-volume kitchen team

Receiving, storing, and stock-rotating food supplies correctly

Ready to look for a place?

See live Production chef apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.