Production Chef Apprentice

  • Company: TEESSIDE HIGH SCHOOL LTD
  • Location: STOCKTON CLEVELAND, TS16 9AT
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Catering and hospitality
  • Ref: NAS-2000048214
  • Application Deadline Date: 13/10/2026
  • Start Date: 27/10/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday (Working hours are: 10.00am - 3.00pm).

Brief Description

Teesside High School is offering an exciting opportunity to begin your culinary career as a Production Chef Apprentice. Join a dedicated catering team, gain hands-on experience preparing quality meals, develop essential kitchen skills, and learn from experienced professionals while working towards a recognised qualification.

Training to be Provided


  • Day release once weekly at Middlesbrough College

Future Prospects

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.

Vacancy Detail


  • Food preparation, cooking and washing up duties as directed by the Chef Manager

  • Cleaning of light and heavy kitchen equipment, dining areas and furniture following instructions to comply with all

  • Follow HACCP, COSHH and safety guidelines

  • Follow personal cleanliness and hygiene guidelines

  • Serving of meals, adhering strictly to hygiene regulations

  • To count and record stock as required

  • To have responsibilities for cash handling and basic record keeping

  • To take reasonable care of your own health and safety and co-operate with management, as far as is necessary to enable compliance with the Authority’s Health and Safety Rules and legislative requirements

  • Reporting any incidents to Chef Manager or Chef

  • To ensure all hospitality is served and cleared to the highest standards around the school

  • To assist in the setting up of functions

  • To work alone and serve pupils at tea club

  • To ensure Dining Hall and Coffee Shop is secure following after tea club

  • To immediately report all accidents, near misses, damage or breakages to the Chef Manager

  • To actively assist in ensuring a five star food hygiene rating

  • To undertake any other tasks appropriate with the duties and responsibilities of the post

  • To attend any relevant training sessions to ensure that you are fully equipped to perform your role effectively

  • The successful applicant may be required to work at school event's

Ready to start your adventure?