Production Chef Apprentice

• Prepare and cook fresh meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services with minimal wastage.
• Follow established recipe cards to maintain consistency, food quality, and portion control.
• Deliver fine dining food and present dishes for special functions and hospitality events.
• Support and coach new kitchen team members on standard operating procedures.
• Assist with daily stock checks, food ordering, and maintaining accurate kitchen records.
• Monitor food storage temperatures and complete all required due diligence paperwork.
• Adhere strictly to food hygiene, health and safety, and environmental health standards.
• Carry out daily and weekly kitchen deep cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Training will take place on-site at the workplace.

Successful completion of this Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship opens up clear progression routes both on-site and across Aramark's global network:

• Kitchen Leadership Roles: Move directly into senior kitchen positions such as Senior Chef, Station Chef, or Kitchen Team Leader, taking on higher responsibility for menu planning, shift management, and kitchen operations.
• Further Apprenticeships & Qualifications: Progress onto higher-level qualifications, such as a Level 3 Senior Production Chef or Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor apprenticeship.
• Sector Mobility & Worldwide Opportunities: Transition into specialised sectors across Aramark's business (including corporate dining, education, healthcare, and sports/leisure venues) with long-term opportunities for international placement and operational management roles.

• Must have lived in the UK for at least the past 3 years
• Must be able to pass security vetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

• Free on-site parking and uniform.
• Discounted meals during shifts.
• Employee benefits app offering online GP access, supermarket savings, and leisure discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance and pension contributions.
• Generous annual leave allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
• Comprehensive training, apprenticeships, and global career progression opportunities across Aramark services.

At Aramark, we create memorable food experiences where people work, learn and play by channelling a collective passion for food and service.
We’re a leading food service partner working with organisations across a range of market sectors in the UK. We know that great food is important to everybody and at Aramark our teams share a passion for hospitality, delivering great things for our people, partners and communities.