Apprentice Production Chef - Pottergate Golf Club

Lincoln College; Norwich; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Pottergate Golf Club in Norwich is offering an Apprenticeship for an Apprentice Cook. You will gain hands-on experience in a busy kitchen while working toward the Apprenticeship Standard in Production Chef L2, with support from Lincoln College.

Hours are 8am–4pm on weekdays, with some weekends. First-year pay is £12,480, and training includes a dedicated work-based trainer and monthly college attendance.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths required (A*/9 – E/2).
• Apprenticeship in Production Chef L2 aiming for completion.
• Mostly work-based with monthly college attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in kitchen management and food preparation.
• Prepare and cook dishes following recipes and presentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain cleanliness.
• Facilitate smooth communication between kitchen and FOH teams.
• Assist with events and catering as required.
• Provide customer service by addressing guest enquiries and feedback.

Skills

Customer care

Logical

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Join Pottergate Golf Club as an Apprentice Cook and gain hands‑on experience in a busy kitchen. You'll learn food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations while working towards a recognised qualification in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

Supporting the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management and food preparation, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.

Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, adhering to established recipes and presentation standards.

Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.

Ensure smooth communication between the kitchen and FOH teams.

Assist the Head Chef in targeted policies to minimise waste.

Assist with special events and catering services as required.

Provide excellent customer service by responding to guest enquiries and feedback regarding menu items.

What Training Will the Apprentice Take and What Qualification Will the Apprentice Get at the End?

The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in Production Chef L2.

A dedicated work‑based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course.

This is a mostly work‑based programme with college attendance required once a month. All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/college and within their contracted working hours.

Course outline: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0589-v1-2

What is the Expected Career Progression After this Apprenticeship?

Offer a position in our kitchen at Pottergate Golf Club. Allowed to further your career through experience.

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

• Customer care skills
• Logical
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

Qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A*/9 – E/2)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Usual working hours 8am – 4pm during the week, usually 2 to 3 days and some weekends.

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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