Apprentice Production Chef

  • Company: SOUTHILL TEA ROOMS LIMITED
  • Location: BIGGLESWADE, SG18 9JB
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Catering and hospitality
  • Ref: NAS-2000054929
  • Application Deadline Date: 14/10/2026
  • Start Date: 03/11/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 30 hours between Tuesday and Saturday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Brief Description

Southill Tea Rooms are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Apprentice Production Chef to join our dedicated team.


This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in the hospitality and catering industry while gaining valuable workplace experience and working towards gaining a level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship standard.

Training to be Provided

A work-based apprenticeship combines on-the-job learning with formal training. Apprentices are employed, receive a wage, and gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification. This enables them to develop industry-specific skills in a real working environment.

Future Prospects

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your career within the hospitality and catering industry. The possibility of a permanent position offered to a hard working committed apprentice.

Vacancy Detail


  • Learning and developing new skills

  • Preparing fruits and vegetables for service

  • Assisting with food preparation and presentation

  • Supporting basic baking activities, make baked goods to sell in the tearoom.

  • Using commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively

  • Assisting with maintaining kitchen organisation and cleanliness

  • Supporting food hygiene and safety management procedures

  • Carrying out general cleaning duties

  • Adhering to food safety and hygiene standards at all times

  • Rotating and replenishing stock

  • Ensuring kitchen utensils and equipment are cleaned and maintained

Other Information

An interest in cooking or baking would be preferred, but a desire to work hard, contribute, communicate and collaborate with a team, have a keen eye for detail and a passion to learn about food and gain new skills are essential.

Ready to start your adventure?