Catering Apprentice Chef — School Food, 25h/Week Training

Aspens Services; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspens Services Ltd is offering an apprenticeship for a Production Chef (Level 2) with practical on-the-job training and online instruction. The role runs 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, at a wage of £12,074 per year.

The programme lasts about 1 year and 6 months, starting 1 January 2027, with a closing date of 19 November 2026. Completion could lead to the Level 3 Senior Production Chef apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Ability to care for customers and colleagues.
• Team oriented with collaborative mindset.
• Patience and composure in busy environments.

Responsibilities

• Customer Interaction: Working on tills during service with full training.
• Front-line service: Providing friendly, polite customer service to all students and staff.
• Essential support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and health and safety compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Patience

Job description

Aspens Services Ltd is offering an apprenticeship for a Production Chef (Level 2) with practical on-the-job training and online instruction. The role runs 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, at a wage of £12,074 per year.

The programme lasts about 1 year and 6 months, starting 1 January 2027, with a closing date of 19 November 2026. Completion could lead to the Level 3 Senior Production Chef apprenticeship.