Senior Chef Apprenticeship

Lifetime Training Group; Westleton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifetime Training Group in the UK is seeking a Senior Chef Apprentice to support the Head Chef in delivering a high-quality, fire-led dining experience at Potton Hall.

You will refine advanced cooking techniques, begin to lead sections, and mentor junior team members, while assisting with menu development and daily specials in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Senior Chef Apprentice role in a kitchen
• Experience with live-fire cooking and Josper equipment
• Ability to lead sections and mentor junior team members

Responsibilities

• Manage a kitchen section during service (grill, prep, or pass).
• Cook dishes to a high standard using live-fire and Josper equipment.
• Assist with menu development and daily specials.
• Supervise junior staff and apprentices and monitor stock levels.

Skills

Live-fire cooking

Team mentoring

Menu development

Tools

Josper grill

Grill equipment

Job description

As a Senior Chef Apprentice at Potton Hall, you will take on greater responsibility within the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in delivering a high-quality, fire-led dining experience. You will refine advanced cooking techniques while beginning to lead sections and mentor junior team members.

Day-to-day activities include:

• Managing a section during service (grill, prep, or pass)
• Cooking dishes to a high standard using live-fire and Josper equipment
• Assisting with menu development and daily specials
• Supervising junior staff and apprentices
• Monitoring stock levels and supporting ordering

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes
• Ensure your section runs efficiently during service
• Uphold food safety and hygiene standards at all times
• Support training and development of junior team members