Senior Professional Chef (Apprentice)

Courtyard by Marriott · On-Site

HospitalityAdvanced Level 3On-siteLarge organisation

As a Senior Professional Chef Apprentice, you'll work alongside an experienced kitchen team, gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of a professional kitchen. Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll develop the skills and confidence needed to build a successful career in hospitality.

In this role, you will:

  • Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to prepare and serve high-quality dishes.

  • Work closely with the Food & Beverage team to deliver an excellent dining experience for guests.

  • Learn and follow food hygiene, food handling, and sanitation standards at all times.

  • Gain an understanding of health and safety legislation, food safety procedures, and kitchen sanitation practices.

  • Use and maintain kitchen and dishwashing equipment safely and correctly.

  • Develop knowledge of catering operations and how a busy commercial kitchen is organised.

  • Help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment while supporting the team to meet high standards of quality and service.

  • Learn how to work effectively within a professional kitchen while contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the business.

Perks & benefits

Paid Training

Skills required

  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
  • Understanding of the importance of food hygiene and food safety (or willingness to learn).
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently when required.
  • Good organisational and time management skills.
  • Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
  • Reliable, punctual, and eager to take on new challenges.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications required

  • Ideally, Grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and Maths
  • Level 2 qualification in Professional Cookery/Cheffing

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 40 hours per week
Duration 13 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 1
Posted 21 Jul 2026
Interviews 02 Dec 2026
Starts Dec 2026
Apply by 01 Dec 2026

Training provider

Exeter College

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

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