Kitchen Team Leader Apprentice (Senior Production Chef Level3)
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Company: BIRMINGHAM CITY STUDENTS UNION
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Location: Birmingham, B15 3TN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,000.00 per year
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Sector: Catering and hospitality
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Ref: NAS-2000029438
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Application Deadline Date: 22/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Shift work including evenings and occasional weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
BCUSU is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Kitchen Team Leader Apprentice to join our hospitality team across our busy student pub kitchen and pizza kitchen.
This is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining real supervisory experience whilst completing a fully funded Level 3 Senior Production Chef apprenticeship.
Training to be Provided
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study online to gain professional knowledge and skills to achieve the Senior Production Chef Apprenticeship Level 3, including Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required).
Future Prospects
Successful completion of the Senior Production Chef Level 3 apprenticeship can provide a strong foundation for progression within the hospitality and catering industry. Apprentices may progress into roles such as Kitchen Team Leader, Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie or Kitchen Manager, with opportunities to specialise in areas including events, high-volume catering, menu development and people management.
The apprenticeship also supports progression into higher-level hospitality and leadership qualifications, including Hospitality Manager apprenticeships and wider supervisory or operational management roles. The skills and experience gained are highly transferable across the hospitality sector, supporting long-term career development in professional kitchens and food service operations.
This apprenticeship aligns with the wider hospitality career pathways identified within the Skills England occupational maps, helping apprentices build the technical, leadership and professional skills needed for sustained progression within the industry.
Vacancy Detail
From leading shifts and supporting Kitchen Assistants to delivering great food and customer experiences, you’ll play an important role in creating welcoming hospitality spaces for Birmingham City University students.
No two shifts are the same - from busy lunchtime service in our pub kitchen to afternoon pizza parties at Social Kitchen, or catered events, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, supportive team delivering high-quality food and experiences for our student community.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading kitchen operations during shifts
- Supervising and supporting Kitchen Assistants
- Preparing and serving food to agreed specifications and standards
- Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards
- Supporting stock control, ordering and waste reduction
- Using EPOS and kitchen management systems
- Delivering excellent customer experiences during busy service periods
- Completing your Level 3 Senior Production Chef apprenticeship
Other Information
- Minimum 1 years' experience working in a commercial kitchen
- Demonstrates willingness to learn, receive feedback and complete apprenticeship requirements
- Demonstrable knowledge of food safety, HACCP, allergen management, and health & safety in kitchens