Apprentice Chef

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring chefs to join their catering team as an Apprentice Production Chef. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment, preparing high-quality meals for hospital patients. As you work towards a Level 2 Qualification in Catering, you'll learn essential skills including food preparation, cooking techniques, and food safety practices. Join a diverse and supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional service in the public sector, while benefiting from numerous personal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Working towards Level 2 qualifications in Catering and Food Hygiene.
• Ability to follow Food Production and Safety Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing meals for up to 1,800 patients daily.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Work efficiently to meet time-sensitive duties.

Skills

Food Production Procedures

Food Safety Procedures

Knife Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Catering

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Food Production Equipment

Job description

Job summary

Please note interview day: Saturday 26th April 2025

A chance is available to work as an Apprentice Production Chef within the catering team to provide high quality, varied food operation to the hospitals patients. Within the role you will gain skills and qualifications pivotal to becoming a Production Chef.

As a Production Chef you will work with centrally developed standardised recipes and menus, producing high volumes of food.

No formal qualifications are required. However Maths and English will be assessed.

Working in a fast paced environment, you will gain practical experience in the day to day duties of working in a central production kitchen.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you are passionate about pursuing a career as a chef and have a genuine interest in hospitality within the Public Sector.

Main duties of the job

While training and learning craft skills you will, under the guidance of the team, help to produce the required meals for up to 1,800 patients daily.

The main aim of the post holder is to assist in the batch production of food for the catering operation and ensuring consistently high standards are adhered to in all aspects of the job.

Taking part and completing a Level 2 Qualification in Catering.

Working in an efficient manner to adhere to time sensitive duties.

Cutting, chopping and slicing foodstuffs.

Knife skills.

Preparing stocks, soups and sauces.

Roasting and braising techniques.

Preparing meat, fish and poultry.

Baking and desserts.

Prepare, produce and serve food in accordance with Food Hygiene legislation 1999.

Assist in stock taking and storage of stock, including checking deliveries.

Washing utensil and dishes and making sure they are store appropriately.

Work safely around kitchen equipment and monitor and report any maintenance issues.

To operate within the procedures designed to maintain a safe system of work and food hygiene.

To undertake all cleaning duties that may be required to ensure the smooth running of this busy catering operation.

To work co-operatively as a member of the catering staff to form a cohesive and effective team.

To complete and maintain the HACCP records in accordance with food safety legislation 1999.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,762.99 a year per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7113249-A

Job locations

Both

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.

Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential

• Working towards a Level 2 qualification in Catering and Professional Chef - Food Production and Cooking.
• Work towards Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Ability to follow Food Production and Food Safety Procedures.
• Ability to use Food Production Equipment.
• Ability to undertake all training sessions relevant to the role of Chef. i.e. Manual Handling, Infection Control & Fire Safety training.
• Able to attend a full weeks induction Monday - Friday

Experience Desirable

• Working in a kitchen/restaurant environment would be useful.

Communication Essential

• Ability to communicate with ward staff and other department staff to advise/respond to patient food requirements.
• Ability to cascade information to wards and to their colleagues.
• Ability to produce and record basic written information in a clear and legible way

Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential

• Working towards a Level 2 qualification in Catering and Professional Chef - Food Production and Cooking.
• Work towards Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Ability to follow Food Production and Food Safety Procedures.
• Ability to use Food Production Equipment.
• Ability to undertake all training sessions relevant to the role of Chef. i.e. Manual Handling, Infection Control & Fire Safety training.
• Able to attend a full weeks induction Monday - Friday

Experience Desirable

• Working in a kitchen/restaurant environment would be useful.

Communication Essential

• Ability to communicate with ward staff and other department staff to advise/respond to patient food requirements.
• Ability to cascade information to wards and to their colleagues.
• Ability to produce and record basic written information in a clear and legible way

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Both

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Both

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)