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Production Chef Level 2 Apprentice

CROSS KEYS INN WHITECHAPEL LTD · Preston

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Pay
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
15 months
Starts
16 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
2 Nov 2026
Openings
2 positions
Last checked
an hour ago

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What you would do

The Cross Keys Inn located in Whitechapel are seeking a well-motivated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant / Production Chef to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow with our organisation, assisting in food preparation, cooking, and presentation.

Day to day

  • In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow with our organisation, assisting in food preparation, cooking, and presentation
  • Food Preparation: Prepare, cook & plate dishes to specific standard
  • Kitchen Hygiene: Maintain excellent standards of personal and kitchen cleanliness, following food safety and health and safety regulations
  • Stock & Waste: Assist with stock rotation and control, helping to reduce food waste
  • Dietary Needs: Adapt dishes to meet specific dietary, religious, and allergenic requirements
  • Documentation: Accurately record food temperatures and maintain required kitchen paperwork

What you would study

Production chef (level 2)

Other training

Standard & Level:

  • The successful candidate will work towards completing the Level 2 Production Chef Standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education
  • Delivered by Blackpool and The Fylde College offering expert tuition and exceptional facilities

Training provider: BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Working week

7 Days - Rota Basis. Days and shifts TBC.

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 4/C (desired)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 4/C (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

After the apprenticeship

  • To progress on to Level 3 Production Chef

Where

Preston, North West (PR3).

About CROSS KEYS INN WHITECHAPEL LTD

The Cross Keys Inn is a glorious country pub based in Whitechapel, near Beacon Fell. Serving local food and hosting functions alike.

Benefits

Benefits:

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Staff Meals
  • Tip Share
  • Here is never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends
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