NLTG Prospectus 2023

Production Chef

As a production chef you’ll work with a team of people. The type of foods you cook and produce will vary depending on where you work, which may be in a restaurant, hotel, care home, school, hospital, pub, café or fast food outlet. You are likely to work with standardised recipes and menus, producing food often in high volumes. You will need to be highly organised, display energy, accuracy and attention to detail. During your Apprenticeship you’ll develop a range of skills and knowledge including: food preparation, assembly, cooking, regeneration and presentation; nutrition and key nutrient groups; industry regulations, legislation, health and safety; communication skills and customer service; business/commercial awareness, sustainability and working to protect the environment. You’ll also develop your personal and professional skills and behaviours, learn to lead by example and to work safely and hygienically.

LEVEL

2 16 UP TO

MONTHS

• Production Chef • Junior Production Chef • Assistant Production Chef • Catering Assistant Typical Job Roles

Entry Requirements

You will take a Skills Scan to ensure your current maths and English are at the required level.

Assessment

• Practical observation in your workplace. • Multiple choice test. • Professional discussion.

Progression

This Apprenticeship provides an ideal stepping stone to a supervisory or team leading role, or to higher level study, such as a Senior Production Chef or Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeship.

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