Chef Apprenticeship

Toby Carvery; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in the UK is seeking an Apprentice Chef to master their menu and contribute to a quality dining experience. Join a fast-paced kitchen where teamwork and cleanliness are paramount. Responsibilities include cooking to specifications, maintaining stock, and delivering high standards of hygiene. Candidates should be willing to learn, possess basic English and Maths skills, and be committed to completing the Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 apprenticeship. Competitive wages of £10 for under 21s, and benefits like paid holidays await.

Benefits

33% discount across all brands

28 days paid holiday

Company pension scheme

Free shares

Funded qualification up to degree level

Charitable giving opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and work with pride.
• Basic understanding of functional skills in English and Maths is preferred.
• Commitment to obtaining the Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and uphold brand standards.
• Prepare necessary items before busy shifts.
• Cook using various techniques and manage stock control.
• Communicate professionally and work as part of a team.
• Apply hygiene management techniques.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Basic understanding of English

Basic understanding of Maths

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

As an apprentice Chef at Toby Carvery, you will learn to master our menu and contribute to the dining experience that keeps guests coming back. You'll thrive in a fast‑paced kitchen with a close‑knit team that values teamwork and quality.

Responsibilities

• Champion brand standards and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Prepare all necessary items before a busy shift.
• Cook to specification using recipes and techniques such as poaching, simmering, steaming, boiling, braising, stewing, baking, grilling, and frying.
• Regenerate dried and frozen ingredients and dishes.
• Manage stock control, storage, and rotation.
• Use equipment safely, following standard operating procedures for knives, boards, temperature monitoring, and allergen management.
• Maintain prep and par levels according to business needs.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues, line managers, stakeholders, and customers.
• Work as part of a team to support service delivery and manage own time to ensure tasks are completed.
• Use problem‑solving techniques for routine and non‑routine issues within scope.
• Apply hygiene management techniques to maintain a safe, clean environment (COSHH, personal hygiene, uniform).
• Reduce waste by measuring plate waste, practicing portion control, and maximizing yield.
• Comply with health & safety, equity, diversity, and inclusion legislation and organisational policies.
• Deliver key performance indicators to support production, performance, and budget in your area.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and be proud to work with us.
• Organisation and teamwork skills.
• Basic understanding of functional skills in English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent preferred).
• Commitment to obtaining the Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 apprenticeship including functional skills in maths and English.

Apprenticeship Details

• A mixture of face‑to‑face and Skype/phone catch‑ups every 4–6 weeks.
• On‑the‑job and off‑the‑job training, including workshops and webinars.
• Reviews every 12 weeks with the apprentice, line manager, and lifetime trainer.
• Regular feedback sessions to discuss progress.

Benefits

• 33 % discount across all our group brands.
• 28 days paid holiday and paid public holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free shares.
• Funded qualification up to degree level.
• Charitable giving opportunities.
• Wages: £10 per hour for 16–20 year olds, £12.21 per hour for 21+ year olds.