Senior Production Chef

Apprenticeship, Level 3
Course Length 12 months
Student in black and white stripe apron chopping vegetables on a green chopping board with three stainless steel bowls on top of the preparing unit

Course overview

Senior production chefs lead or support kitchen teams in diverse settings, ensuring food quality, safety, consistency, and budget control, while also managing staff, resources, and kitchen operations.

Senior production chefs manage kitchen operations across various environments such as schools, hospitals, care homes, and casual dining. They may lead a team or support the head chef, reporting to a line manager. Their responsibilities include producing and supervising food to consistent standards, ensuring legislative and dietary compliance, and maintaining food safety systems. They help manage budgets, reduce waste, and improve performance and customer experience. Senior production chefs also assist with staff recruitment, training, and team leadership. They contribute to service efficiency, hold team briefings, and ensure menus and recipes meet business needs while supporting revenue and productivity goals.

  • Entry Requirements
    The employer will agree to entry requirements for these apprenticeships. There are no formal entry requirements but GCSE grade 4 and above or equivalent in English and Maths would be an advantage.
  • Benefits/Skills
    • Retrain and upskill your current team
    • Fill skill gaps and expand your workforce
    • Diversify your team and bring in fresh ideas
  • Careers/Progression
    • Head Chef
    • Second Chef
    • Kitchen Manager / Supervisor
    • Cook
Course Code: 76815-01

Learning Support

  • Specialist SEND support
  • Relax in the Oasis Room
  • Safe spaces
  • Bespoke support

Wellbeing

  • Pastoral tutors to celebrate your successes and give you help when you need it
  • Financial support: we work hard to help eligible students benefit from our education
  • Mental Health Champions offer help and support
  • Careers advice for today and for the future

Our Qualities

  • Small enough that the staff really know you
  • Expert teachers
  • Ofsted graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Courses designed with employers

Student Life

  • Get involved with clubs and activities throughout the day
  • Opportunities for social action
  • Champion our green agenda by becoming a Sustainability Champion
  • Become part of the Student Union

Courses

  • Timetables which enable work alongside study
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Teachers with industry-experience
  • Study supported by trips

Facilities

  • Teaching spaces that replicate work environments
  • State-of-the-art equipment to enhance learning
  • Industry-standard workshops
  • Social spaces for independent study or catching up with friends

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