Summary
Join Aramark UK as a Production Chef Apprentice and take your culinary skills to the next level in a supportive, high-volume kitchen environment. You will prepare and cook fresh meals for daily dining and fine-dining functions, gain hands-on kitchen operational experience, and work towards a recognised Level 2 qualification with HIT Training
What you will do at work
- Prepare and cook fresh meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services with minimal wastage.
- Follow established recipe cards to maintain consistency, food quality, and portion control.
- Deliver fine dining food and present dishes for special functions and hospitality events.
- Support and coach new kitchen team members on standard operating procedures.
- Assist with daily stock checks, food ordering, and maintaining accurate kitchen records.
- Monitor food storage temperatures and complete all required due diligence paperwork.
- Adhere strictly to food hygiene, health and safety, and environmental health standards.
- Carry out daily and weekly kitchen deep cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Training
Training will take place on-site at the workplace.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this employer
At Aramark, we create memorable food experiences where people work, learn and play by channelling a collective passion for food and service.
We’re a leading food service partner working with organisations across a range of market sectors in the UK. We know that great food is important to everybody and at Aramark our teams share a passion for hospitality, delivering great things for our people, partners and communities.
After this apprenticeship
Successful completion of this Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship opens up clear progression routes both on-site and across Aramark’s global network:
- Kitchen Leadership Roles: Move directly into senior kitchen positions such as Senior Chef, Station Chef, or Kitchen Team Leader, taking on higher responsibility for menu planning, shift management, and kitchen operations.
- Further Apprenticeships & Qualifications: Progress onto higher-level qualifications, such as a Level 3 Senior Production Chef or Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor apprenticeship.
- Sector Mobility & Worldwide Opportunities: Transition into specialised sectors across Aramark’s business (including corporate dining, education, healthcare, and sports/leisure venues) with long-term opportunities for international placement and operational management roles.
Things to consider
- Must have lived in the UK for at least the past 3 years
- Must be able to pass security vetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
Employee benefits
- Free on-site parking and uniform.
- Discounted meals during shifts.
- Employee benefits app offering online GP access, supermarket savings, and leisure discounts.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Life assurance and pension contributions.
- Generous annual leave allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
- Comprehensive training, apprenticeships, and global career progression opportunities across Aramark services.