Production Chef Apprentice

  • Company: PHOENIX LEISURE LTD
  • Location: Felixstowe, IP11 2QN
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Catering and hospitality
  • Ref: NAS-2000036505
  • Application Deadline Date: 10/08/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday- Sunday - 5 hour shifts, days to be arranged.

Brief Description

This opportunity will give experience both in our coffee shop kitchen and within Saltwater, our seaside fish and chip restaurant. Time will be shared so that you may be preparing soups, baked goods and desserts, but at other times, menu items within the busy fish restaurant.

Training to be Provided


  • Production Chef Standard

  • English and maths (if required) Level 2

Future Prospects

There is always the possibility of promotion within our teams. The role will help to give insight into working areas of preference and lead to further opportunities elsewhere too as you gain confidence in your abilities.

Vacancy Detail

A high standard of food production and quality within our business often dictates its success and leads to returning customers that have enjoyed our food. 



  • Maintain exceptional standards of personal, food and kitchen hygiene

  • Awareness when using kitchen machinery to ensure safety and effective usage

  • Following tested recipes and menu requirements

  • Adhere closely to portion control guidelines and stay within budget

  • Avoiding cross-contamination when preparing gluten-free and plant-based menu items

  • Working closely with colleagues in both kitchens

Ready to start your adventure?