Chef Apprenticeship

Marston's; Puriton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off at all pubs, restaurants, and

Reliable hours contract

£4.50 meal deal option on shift

Job summary

Marston's in the United Kingdom is offering a 15-month Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship. You will train through the Production Chef Level 2, with Functional Skills in maths and English, and work 30 hours a week in a pub kitchen to learn and deliver hot food to spec. Start date 2026-12-18, wage £21,840 per year.

Training provider Lifetime Training Group Limited. Join a friendly, lively team and progress through the apprenticeship, with ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• None required

Responsibilities

• Prep, create and bring pub menu to life.
• Support kitchen team with day-to-day running.
• Deliver hot food to spec every time.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment.

Skills

Team Working

Organisation Skills

Job description

We're on the lookout for a Production Chef to join our team!

Prep, create and bring our pub menu to life. Got a passion for food? You'll fit right in. From learning new prepping skills, bringing a meal to life for the first time, to owning a section of the kitchen.

As a Production Chef:

• There's plenty to get involved with whilst growing your career and developing skills that you can take home.
• Experience in a similar Chef role or an experienced KP
• Know or be willing to learn about the kitchen areas and procedures
• Work within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Help to support the kitchen team with the day to day running of the kitchen
• Have a passion to deliver great, hot food to spec each and every time

What comes next is up to you:

• We'll support you to complete your Chef Development Programme with the goal of becoming a Sous Chef

What you get from us:

You'll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career - with genuine benefits that include:

• 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
• A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
• Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
• Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
• Marston's Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
• Health Screening Discounts
• Long Service Awards
• Gym Discounts
• 24-hour GP helpline
• Mortgage Advice and support
• Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
• A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
• Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We'll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can't wait to see what we can make happen together. Marston's could be the making of you.

Marston's. Where people make pubs.

At Marston's, you will be working towards your Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification over the course of 15 months.

Training

• Chef Academy Production Chef Level 2 including Functional Skills in maths and English

What happens at the end

• Marston's offer ongoing training and support and actively encourage their employees to progress

Skills

• Team Working
• Organisation Skills

Qualifications

• null None required (grade None required) - desired

Key details

• Wage: £21,840 a year
• Working week: Shift work including evenings and weekends, exact shifts to be confirmed
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Start date: 2026-12-18
• Closing date: 2026-12-12
• Apprenticeship standard: Production chef (level 2)
• Training provider: LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

About the employer

We've been running pubs and brewing beer in one form or another for more than 185 years - a heritage that we're incredibly proud of! Today we operate more than 1,400 pubs, bars and hotels.