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Chef Apprenticeship

Refined Pub Group - The Bridge Inn · Calver Bridge · posted 8 September 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Production chef (level 2)
Starts
13 October 2026
Closing date
7 October 2026
Positions
1

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Refined Pub Group are on the lookout for an enthusiastic new apprentice to join the Bridge Inn Team!

As a Chef Apprentice, you will be working alongside the kitchen team to create a delicious variety of pub classics guests will love. It's so much more than just a shift in the kitchen - it's building genuine connections with a team of likeminded people, bringing your passion for cooking to life every day.

If you're new to catering, you won't be for long! Personality and genuine passion is what counts rather than previous experience as you work towards your Commis Chef Level 2 qualification over the course of 12-18 months.

What does the role involve?

  • Prepare, cook and present a variety of delicious pub classics from scratch
  • Ensure hygiene levels are maintained and food safety laws are adhered to at all times
  • Communicate clearly with your team to ensure high-quality meals reach customers on time
  • Complete tasks in line with direction from the Head Chef
  • Keep up to date with new menus, products, and promotions

What are the benefits?

  • Up to 30% discount across high street retail stores as part of the apprenticeship
  • Opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals to enhance your career
  • Genuine opportunities for progression and creating a lasting career
  • 24/7 access to health and wellbeing support from an external counsellor

What does the apprenticeship involve?

  • A mixture of face to face and virtual catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress
  • A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
  • Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship coach
  • Opportunity to gain real world experience and an education without the expectation to attend college

Your training

Production Chef Apprenticeship Level 2, including Functional Skills in Maths and English.

Where it leads

Ongoing training and progression opportunities.

About Refined Pub Group - The Bridge Inn

Everybody is welcome here. The Bridge Inn at the cusp of the River Derwent in Hope Valley is unmissable. Hot sunny days, warm autumn evenings, cosy fire-lit winters, and crisp springtime awakenings; our outdoor is as pubby as our indoor. Dog friendly, cask ales, rotation premium world lagers, gin selection, great custom wines. Sit back, relax, enjoy.

Skills they're looking for

Team WorkingOrganisation Skills

Entry requirements

  • null None required (grade None required) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Calver Bridge, S32 3XA

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