Production Chef Apprentice
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Company: THE HIDEAWAY CAFE PLYMOUTH LTD
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Location: Plymouth, PL4 0ST
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Catering and hospitality
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Ref: NAS-2000031186
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Application Deadline Date: 26/06/2026
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Start Date: 16/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Shifts start from 7am Monday-Thursday and from 6.30am on a Friday. Weekend work also available.
Brief Description
As a Production Chef Apprentice, you will work towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship standard at a nationally recognised college while gaining hands-on experience in a busy café kitchen. You will learn to prepare, cook, and present consistently high-quality dishes in line with food safety, allergen awareness, and hygiene regulations.
Training to be Provided
Once a week, college attendance is required; the rest of the training will be in the workplace.
Future Prospects
Progression would potentially be supported through the Level 3 apprenticeship or employment within the company, should the business require it at the time.
Vacancy Detail
- Support the preparation and cooking of breakfasts, lunches, buffets, and children’s meals
- Learn and follow recipes carefully, paying close attention to portion sizes and presentation
- Assisting with both hot and cold food for service and takeaway
- Comply with all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations at all times, including HACCP, COSHH, and allergen procedures
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment is essential, so you will be required to follow “clean as you go” practices, adhere to sanitisation procedures, and ensure food is stored, rotated, and labelled correctly in line with FIFO principles
- Working effectively as part of the kitchen team is key, and you will be expected to communicate clearly with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service
- Upholding The Hideaway Café’s values of honesty, respect, loyalty, quality, and cleanliness, you will contribute to a positive and respectful workplace culture
- Provide support for café events, buffets, and children’s party catering when required