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Chef Apprenticeship

Inspire Ata Limited · Burton-On-Trent · posted 21 July 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Production chef (level 2)
Starts
25 August 2026
Closing date
15 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Prepare and cook nutritious, appetising meals in line with planned menus and residents' dietary requirements.
  • Assist with food ordering, stock control, storage, and stock rotation to minimise waste.
  • Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.
  • Complete and maintain records, including cleaning schedules, temperature checks, fridge temperatures, and stock sheets.
  • Work closely with colleagues to ensure meals are served on time and meet residents' individual dietary needs.
  • Follow food safety, health and safety, and infection control procedures at all times.
  • Support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen as part of a collaborative team.
  • Carry out other reasonable duties within the scope of the role as required.

Where it leads

For those interested in developing their skills further, exploring pathways such as chef de partie apprenticeship or commis chef training can provide additional growth opportunities within the culinary sector.

About Inspire Ata Limited

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

 

Things to consider

Pre-employment checks: Please be aware that successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with adult barred list, right-to-work checks, and other recruitment checks in line with company policies.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeDietary Awareness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 12 Burton Road, Branston, Burton-On-Trent, DE14 3DN

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