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Senior Production Chef

Apprenticeship, Level 3

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 Length

12 months

Course Information

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.

Course code: 76815-01

  • Benefits and Skills
    • Retrain and upskill your current team
    • Fill skill gaps and expand your workforce
    • Diversify your team and bring in fresh ideas
  • 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.
  • Careers and Progression
    • Head Chef
    • Second Chef
    • Kitchen Manager / Supervisor
    • Cook

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