Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship

Course Overview

Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship

Production chefs work in time-bound, challenging environments such as schools, hospitals, care homes, and casual dining kitchens. They follow centrally developed recipes and menus, producing food in high volumes while maintaining hygiene, compliance, and sustainability. Skills developed include maintaining hygiene, meeting portion and budget controls, adapting dishes, completing schedules, using kitchen equipment, communicating effectively, and committing to personal development.

Located at: Off Site

Course Start: Any time

Course length: 12 Months

Course Code: ACAH3642500

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Course Content

  • Hold two GCSEs at grade C/4 including English and Maths

  • You will need to find an employer to employ you as an apprentice.

  • You will need to find an employer willing to employ you as an apprentice. Please see our Apprenticeship vacancies for the latest opportunities. Please be aware, individual employers will set their own entry requirements and selection criteria for their apprenticeship job role.

E-portfolio and workplace observation. Guided learner hours are delivered during contracted working hours.

Your uniform will be provided by your employer. Equipment will be discussed at your induction session.

Apprenticeship Standard

On completion of this pathway, you may progress onto further qualifications specific to your work context or into employment.

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 21 March 2025.