Production Chef

Apprenticeship , Level 2
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Eve

“I decided to study at Leeds City College because I liked the equipment and the rooms that they had, and I liked how it was a whole new space – it had only recently been built so everything was brand spanking new and it looked really clean and really nice.”

Rachel

“Before I came to Leeds City College, I was in school, I was in such a bad way at school, skiving lessons all the time, teachers always on my case, getting kicked out numerous times almost. So I applied for here just hoping to get on a course, I got accepted – it was entry Level 3. Dave was my tutor and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better as a tutor, because he just helped me. He helped me with every regard, with Maths and English, workshop work, the theory side of the workshop work – telling me how everything is and showing me what’s what.”

Harrison

Course Information

Introduction

Production Chefs prepare high-volume meals from standardised recipes, often catering to special diets in schools, care homes, or hospitals, working closely with kitchen teams, suppliers, and reporting to senior chefs or managers.

Overview

Production Chefs prepare dishes using mostly pre-prepared ingredients, including some fresh and frozen items, working in fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environments. They apply strong organisational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail while following standard menus and operating procedures to produce food on time and often in large quantities. They are responsible for adhering to hygiene, food safety, health and safety, and fire regulations. Additionally, they prioritize sustainability and environmental best practices, as well as equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing guidelines, ensuring food is prepared safely, efficiently, and to agreed specifications in challenging, time-bound settings.

Entry requirements

The employer will agree entry requirements for these apprenticeships and these will depend on the role that they are advertising.

Available apprenticeships and progression options

Chef Junior Chef Production Chef

Course details

Duration: 12 months
Study Type: Full time
Course Code: 74443-01

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