Level 2 Production Chef
Kickstart Your Chef Career with one of the UKs leading Contract Caterers Elior! Do you have a passion for food and want to turn it into a career?
Join us as an Apprentice Level 2 Production Chef and earn while you learn in a supportive, professional kitchen environment. Youll gain valuable hands-on experience, expert on-the-job training, and work towards a nationally recognised qualification and the best part is it wont cost you a penny!
At Lexington, we believe in rewarding talent, which is why we pay higher than the apprenticeship rate! Youll work alongside an experienced kitchen team, learning everything from food preparation and presentation to stock control, food safety, hygiene, and delivering excellent customer service.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, hardworking, and ready to take the first step towards an exciting career in catering. Previous kitchen experience is desirable but not essential if youve got the right attitude and a willingness to learn, wed love to hear from you!
What youll be doing As an Apprentice - Level 2 Production Chef you will:
Assist with daily kitchen tasks including food prep, service, and cleaning
Support the manager in maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
Work as part of a supportive, experienced kitchen team
Learn how to maintain up to date product and menu knowledge, and a high standard of food preparation and presentation
Develop practical, professional chef skills that will prepare you for a career in catering
Learn the importance of food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen operations to ensure the health and safety of all kitchen and customers
What can you bring? Possess a passion for food and a willingness to learn
Focused on the front line
Genuine interest in customer service excellence
A great team player
Previous experience of working in a kitchen would be highly desirable but not essential
Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks! At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. Thats why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Heres whats waiting for you:
Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesnt run on a 9-5 schedule.
Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
Leave for lifes important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!
One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.
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