Production Chef Apprentice
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | OL6 9QD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Little Giggles Private Day Nursery |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
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Summary
We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Production Chef to join our busy nursery kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, working as part of a team, and wants to build a career in catering while gaining a recognised qualification.
As a Production Chef Apprentice, you’ll help prepare and produce nutritious meals for children, working with standardised recipes and menus and supporting the kitchen in producing food in higher volumes. You’ll need to be organised, energetic, accurate, and have great attention to detail.
During your apprenticeship you will develop skills in:
Food preparation, cooking, regeneration, and presentation
Nutrition and key nutrient groups
Food safety, hygiene, health & safety and industry regulations
Communication and customer service
Sustainability and environmentally responsible working
Professional behaviours and working safely as part of a team
If you’re passionate about food and want to learn in a friendly, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Hours - Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.15pm
Salary - NMW
As a Production Chef Apprentice, you’ll help prepare and produce nutritious meals for children, working with standardised recipes and menus and supporting the kitchen in producing food in higher volumes. You’ll need to be organised, energetic, accurate, and have great attention to detail.
During your apprenticeship you will develop skills in:
Food preparation, cooking, regeneration, and presentation
Nutrition and key nutrient groups
Food safety, hygiene, health & safety and industry regulations
Communication and customer service
Sustainability and environmentally responsible working
Professional behaviours and working safely as part of a team
If you’re passionate about food and want to learn in a friendly, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Hours - Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.15pm
Salary - NMW