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Production Chef Apprentice

Aramark Defence Services Limited · York · posted 22 October 2026

Wage
£26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Production chef (level 2)
Starts
4 December 2026
Closing date
21 November 2026
Positions
1

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  • Prepare and cook fresh meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services with minimal wastage.
  • Follow established recipe cards to maintain consistency, food quality, and portion control.
  • Deliver fine dining food and present dishes for special functions and hospitality events.
  • Support and coach new kitchen team members on standard operating procedures.
  • Assist with daily stock checks, food ordering, and maintaining accurate kitchen records.
  • Monitor food storage temperatures and complete all required due diligence paperwork.
  • Adhere strictly to food hygiene, health and safety, and environmental health standards.
  • Carry out daily and weekly kitchen deep cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Your training

Training will take place on-site at the workplace.

Where it leads

Successful completion of this Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship opens up clear progression routes both on-site and across Aramark's global network:

  • Kitchen Leadership Roles: Move directly into senior kitchen positions such as Senior Chef, Station Chef, or Kitchen Team Leader, taking on higher responsibility for menu planning, shift management, and kitchen operations.
  • Further Apprenticeships & Qualifications: Progress onto higher-level qualifications, such as a Level 3 Senior Production Chef or Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor apprenticeship.
  • Sector Mobility & Worldwide Opportunities: Transition into specialised sectors across Aramark's business (including corporate dining, education, healthcare, and sports/leisure venues) with long-term opportunities for international placement and operational management roles.

About Aramark Defence Services Limited

At Aramark, we create memorable food experiences where people work, learn and play by channelling a collective passion for food and service.
We’re a leading food service partner working with organisations across a range of market sectors in the UK. We know that great food is important to everybody and at Aramark our teams share a passion for hospitality, delivering great things for our people, partners and communities.

Things to consider

  • Must have lived in the UK for at least the past 3 years
  • Must be able to pass security vetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitness

Where you'll work

  • Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall Camp, York, YO32 5SB

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