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Production Chef Apprentice

Sala Thai Kitchen · St. Albans · posted 3 September 2026

Wage
£16,926 a year
Hours
36 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Production chef (level 2)
Starts
10 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
1

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This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about food to develop professional culinary skills while working in a busy restaurant environment, learning how to prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes while maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.

This apprenticeship follows the nationally recognised ST0589 Production Chef standard, giving you a genuine Level 2 qualification while you earn. You'll work as part of a fast-paced kitchen team, following centrally developed recipes and menu specifications, and applying methodical organisation, accuracy and attention to detail to everything you produce.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing and cooking dishes to agreed specifications, including authentic Thai dishes and menu items
  • Supporting daily food production and service
  • Following recipes and portion control procedures to meet quality and budgetary requirements
  • Adapting and producing dishes to meet special dietary, religious and allergenic requirements
  • Ensuring food safety, personal and kitchen hygiene standards are always maintained
  • Assisting with stock management, rotation and ordering
  • Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organisation
  • Using specialist kitchen equipment safely and correctly
  • Working collaboratively with the wider kitchen team, communicating clearly with colleagues and customers

Your training

  • You will receive onsite training as well as regular visits from our excellent assessors at Oaklands College 

Where it leads

  • At the end of your apprenticeship, their is a possibility to become a permanent member of staff

About Sala Thai Kitchen

Authentic Thai flavours rooted in tradition — brought to life with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients right here in Britain.

You will be under the supervision of executive chef and owner, Thippawan Rashleigh.

Thippi grew up in a small village northeastern of Thailand, Chaiyaphum with food as her love language. Now based in St Albans, she brings the soul of her hometown to every dish — using Thai herbs and spices, seasonal produce, and locally sourced ingredients to create flavours that are both deeply authentic and beautifully of-the-moment. Thippi is passionate about sustainability: cook what you have at home, in the right portions, and create no waste.

Her three passions — people, food, and yoga — shape everything she does. Whether she's cooking for first-time visitors or old friends, running a class, or writing her debut cookbook, Thippi's mission is always the same: connection through food.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade Level 2-9) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade Level 2-9) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 5A, High Street, St. Albans, AL3 4ED

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