Apprentice Level 2 – Production Chef

job description

Luminate Education Group is a Yorkshire-based collective dedicated to transforming lives through high-quality education and training. We pride ourselves on being a massive, diverse organization where lifelong learning isn’t just for our students—it’s for our staff, too. By joining our food services team, you enter a supportive environment that values professional growth, offering a collaborative culture and a clear purpose: making a positive difference in our community while investing in your unique career journey.

About the Role

Are you ready to turn your passion for food into a professional career? We are looking for an Apprentice Level 2 Food Production Chef to become a vital part of our college catering team. This 18-month fixed-term apprenticeship is designed to give you the perfect blend of hands-on kitchen experience and formal education. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you’ll help provide high-quality meals for students and staff while earning a nationally recognized qualification. This is a brilliant opportunity to master practical kitchen skills in a fast-paced environment that prioritizes food excellence and top-tier customer service.

What You Will Do

• 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.

About You

• 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.

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