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Level 2Intermediate · GCSE equivalent

Production chef

Working as part of a team in kitchen environments.

Typical duration

1 year

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Catering and hospitality

Standard ref

ST0589

Where this apprenticeship leads

CooksAI exposure 8% · Low

£18,000 - £22,000

£25,000 - £30,000

Full career profile - salary progression, top employers, AI outlook →

Role overview

This Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship trains you to prepare and cook food at volume to consistent standards in settings such as schools, hospitals, care homes, pubs, and contract catering. You will follow standardised recipes and production methods, working as part of a busy kitchen team. It can lead to senior production chef, team leader, or progression to higher-level culinary apprenticeships.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

Bedroom and Kitchen Fitters

Apprenticeship route

Apprenticeship route

Apprenticeship route

Apprenticeship route

Restaurant and Catering Establishment Managers and Proprietors

Barman / Barmaid