Chef Apprentice
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £23,205 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Durham, County Durham, DH1 3LE |
| Company: | Durham University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 26000247_1772634894 |
Summary
The Role and Department
As a Chef Assistant (Apprentice), you'll work closely with the Head chef and be an integral part of the food production team.
Your enthusiasm will shine through as you prepare, cook, and present a diverse range of high-quality dishes following prescribed recipes and training. Your attention to detail and passion for food excellence will make you a valuable asset.
While you'll primarily work in your designated college/outlet, there may be opportunities to assist in other food production areas during training.
Essential criteria include good communication skills, basic digital proficiency, recent kitchen experience, and a positive 'can do' attitude."
Successful candidates are expected to always promote a positive image of University Catering and Durham University.
Specific Role Information
The post holder will be required to work any 5 days out of 7, which may include some evenings and weekends. Typical working hours are between 7am and 10:00pm.
Working in the catering team requires an element of physical manual handling, which can include lifting and transporting catering equipment.
To fulfil the terms and conditions of the apprenticeship, the post-holder will be required to complete training on a weekly basis towards the Apprentice Framework in NVQ Level 2 Production Chef Standard.
It is a requirement for this role that the University is satisfied that you meet the apprentice eligibility criteria for the qualification you would be undertaking as part of the role. Including right to work, residency eligibility, visa duration, previous qualifications conditions and completion viability. This will be applicable for any apprenticeship funding eligibility. More information can be found on: .
To be eligible for an Apprenticeship position, the post holder must be a UK citizen or have proof of the right to work in the UK. Non-UK nationals must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years.
Who to contact for more information
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role or if you are struggling to complete the application process, the Systems and Admin Team would be happy to speak to you: .
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