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Apprentice Chef

Leeds United Football Club Limited · Leeds · posted 16 July 2026

Wage
£12,480 to £19,827.60 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 9 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Commis chef (level 2)
Starts
14 September 2026
Closing date
4 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • To assist the Head Chef, Sous Chef and wider kitchen team with basic food preparation, cooking and kitchen duties while learning the standards, skills and behaviours required of a Commis Chef
  • Follow instructions and guidance from senior chefs, asking for support where required
  • Assist with basic preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, chopping, weighing and portioning ingredients
  • Learn and practice basic cooking techniques under supervision
  • Help chefs prepare and present dishes to the required standard during service
  • Work positively as part of the team, communicating clearly and maintaining a professional approach with colleagues, customers and clients
  • Keep work areas, equipment, storage areas and kitchen spaces clean, tidy and organised
  • Support daily cleaning tasks and assist with scheduled deep cleaning when required
  • Follow food hygiene, health and safety, allergen and safeguarding procedures at all times
  • Assist with basic stock rotation, storage and checking of deliveries, reporting any issues to a senior chef
  • Support the set-up and breakdown of staff feeding and event service areas as directed
  • Work positively as part of the team, communicating clearly and maintaining a professional approach with colleagues, customers and clients
  • Attend apprenticeship training, complete learning activities and build evidence towards the apprenticeship programme
  • Uphold and promote the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures
  • Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the apprentice role as requested by the line manager or senior chefs

Your training

The successful apprentice will work 30 hours per week. Including 1 full-day at Leeds City College (Print Works Campus) training towards a L2 qualification. Attendance will be required every Wednesday.

Where it leads

A full-time permanent contract is likely upon completion of the apprenticeship.

About Leeds United Football Club Limited

Leeds United Football Club is a professional football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.

Things to consider

Leeds United is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk and require all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups.

Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to
this role is subject to a satisfactory DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.
www.leedsunited.com/en/club/safeguarding

Skills they're looking for

Interest in cooking and foodWilling to follow instructionsReliable and punctualStrong communication skillsCommitment to food hygieneCommitted to Health & Safety

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Elland Road Stadium, Elland Road, Leeds, LS11 0ES

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