Apprentice Level 2 - Production Chef, Leeds

Are you passionate about food and eager to begin a career in catering within supportive environment?

We are seeking a committed Apprentice Level 2 Food Production Chef to join our college catering team. This role offers hands-on experience alongside trained professionals, the opportunity to develop practical kitchen skills, and achieve a nationally recognised qualification while supporting high-quality food provision for students and staff.

You will also gain a Level 2 Food Production chef qualification. This is a Fixed Term contract for 18 months (duration of the apprenticeship).  

Apprenticeship pay rates for this post are dependent on age. Please see below for the applicable rates: 

Level 2 Apprenticeship Rates

Under 18 years   £14,874 per annum
18-20 years         £19,600 per annum
21+ years            £23,555 per annum

• To ensure the customers are given a prompt and efficient service and expectations are consistently exceeded.
• Work alongside the kitchen and front of house team to prepare and serve freshly cooked and prepared food. 
• To maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the kitchen.
• To ensure food safety requirements are adhered to at all times and all due diligence records are completed accurately.
• Responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Serve customers professionally and politely. 
• Take payments from customers and operate a till. 
• Able to work occasional evening and weekend to support on functions and events.

• Experience and knowledge of working within the Hospitality Sector.
• Experience in dealing with/serving customers.
• Experience of working positively with young people and adults.
• Ability to follow instructions and guidance given by the chef manager.
• Ability to follow food hygiene systems and monitor due diligence records.

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave: 
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa     (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting:  Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:  Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.