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Production Chef Level 2

Maximum Contribution

£250

Typical course duration

13 Months (Plus EPA)

Introduction to the apprenticeship

Production chefs work as part of a team in time-bound and often challenging kitchen environments such as schools, hospitals, early years, and care homes. They report to the senior production chef or their appropriate line manager.

Production chefs are likely to work with centrally developed standardised recipes and menus, produ... read more

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The apprenticeship at a glance

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Start Date
Flexible
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Level
Level 2
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Typical Duration
13 Months (Plus EPA)
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Delivery
Blended learning with one-to-one support
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Entry Requirements

To enrol on our production chef apprenticeship, you must:

• Be able to access a Busy Bees training centre throughout their course to aid their learning

• Be able to gain a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate

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End Point Assessments (EPA)

The EPA for this production chef level 2 apprenticeship consists of:

  • A Professional Discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
  • Situational judgement test
  • Observation
  • Upon successful completion apprentices are graded: Pass, Merit or Distinction
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Qualification
Production Chef Level 2

Throughout our production chef apprenticeship, learners will build upon important characteristics such as problem-solving and time management to ensure they are desirable for employers in the industry. They will demonstrate essential qualities such as leading by example and always working accurately. Learners will also look at ensuring safe and hygienic practices as well as challenging personal methods and implementing improvements.

Learners will build a vast skill set taught across multiple units all relating to areas in catering. Some of these areas will include:

• Food presentation

• Consistency in food production

• Safe handling and use of tools and equipment

• Adapting dishes to meet the specific dietary, religious and allergenic needs of individuals

• The financial impact of waste control

• Supporting food production through technology

To enrol on our production chef apprenticeship, you must:

• Be able to access a Busy Bees training centre throughout their course to aid their learning

• Be able to gain a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate

Production Chef Level 2

On successful completion of the production chef level 2 apprenticeship, learners will be eligible for the following roles:

• Commis Chef

• Trainee Cook / Chef

• Apprentice Cook / Chef

• Food Preparation Assistant

• Junior Chef

You could also continue on to complete our senior production chef level 3 apprenticeship.

The EPA for this production chef level 2 apprenticeship consists of:

  • A Professional Discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
  • Situational judgement test
  • Observation
  • Upon successful completion apprentices are graded: Pass, Merit or Distinction

Off-the-Job training (OTJ) is a requirement for all apprenticeship standards at all levels. Apprentices must spend 20% of their working hours undertaking OTJ throughout their learning or practical period. OTJ is defined as “learning which is undertaken outside of the normal day-to-day working environment and leads toward the achievement of an apprenticeship.”

Off-the-Job training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship programme and teach new knowledge, skills and/or behaviours that will help you reach competence in your occupation.

Guide to Off-the-Job Training