Apprentice Production Chef

The Rutland Arms

NOTTINGHAM (NG13 0AA)

Closes in 27 days (Monday 28 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 March 2025

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Summary

At The Rutland Arms, we believe great food, award-winning beers, and good company make a perfect pub. Join our kitchen team to learn culinary skills from experienced chefs while producing high-quality dishes. You will be paid while training on the job. If you are passionate about food and a great team player, apply now!

Wage

£13,741 to £22,222.20, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Production chef (level 2)
Hours
Five days a week on a rota basis, including weekends, lunchtimes, and evenings.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 October 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Assisting in the preparation and serving of dishes
  • Pot washing
  • Preparing and cooking dishes using fresh produce
  • Stock rotation
  • Assisting in the storage of stock
  • Presenting and serving desserts and starters
  • Contributing to keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
  • Cleaning down at the end of the shift
  • Working as a team player

Where you’ll work

2 HIGH STREET
BOTTESFORD
NOTTINGHAM
NG13 0AA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Your training course

Production chef (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • Check, prepare, assemble, cook, regenerate, hold and present food meeting the needs of the customers and maintaining organisational standards and procedures.
  • Use kitchen tools and equipment correctly to produce consistently high quality dishes according to specifications.
  • Take responsibility for the cleanliness, organisation and smooth running of the work area.
  • Produce dishes to suit individuals’ specific dietary, religious and allergenic  needs as required.
  • Operate within all regulations, legislation and procedural requirements.
  • Complete and maintain documentation to meet current legislative guidelines.
  • Use effective methods of communication with all colleagues, managers and customers to promote a positive image of yourself and the organisation.
  • Work in a fair and empathetic manner to support team members while offering a quality provision.
  • Work to ensure customer expectations are met.
  • Work collaboratively to uphold the vision, values and objectives of the organisation.
  • Use technology appropriately.
  • Maintain quality and consistency in food production by using resources in line with organisations’ financial constraints, style, specifications and ethos.
  • Identify own learning style, personal development needs and opportunities and take action to meet those needs.
  • Use feedback positively to improve performance. 

Your training plan

  • The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in Production Chef Level 2.
  • A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course.
  • This is a predominantly work-based programme with College attendance required once a month.
  • All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/College and within their contracted working hours.

More training information

Course outline:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0589-v1-1

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English and Maths (grade Grade 2/3)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this company

Located in the heart of Bottesford, near Grantham. The Rutland Arms has its own team of skilled chefs. We take classic pub fare and add our own twist and prepare fresh food daily. We use locally sourced ingredients, cooked to perfection and aiming to meet all culinary needs including vegetarian and vegan. We cater to functions and regularly hold events at the village centre pub and restaurant for both local and out-of-area customers.

https://therutlandarmsbottesford.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • We offer the next level of apprenticeship for further personal development, along with opportunities to join our team and lead a shift upon successful completion of the program.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Kateryna Shevchenko

apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312461.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Monday 28 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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