Senior Culinary Chef - Apprenticeship - Level 4

You will research, responsibly source, develop and launch products to meet specification briefs in line with the organisation's vision, values and objectives.

You will maintain:

• high culinary standards
• oversee all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and standards
• order and maintain the inventory of food and supplies for developed dishes/menus
• maintain compliance and due diligence documentation within the food safety management system to ensure a safe and hygienic kitchen
• monitor food and equipment suppliers
• develop recipes from scratch or brief
• determine the best presentation/packaging of food
• maintain or raise the profit margins on food
• identify and coordinate training opportunities for staff

You will need:

• GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths
• A suitable employer who is available to start you as an apprentice
• Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprenticeship, but this should include prior Knowledge and Skills in a Culinary Environment, and may include level 2/3 Professional Cookery or Apprenticeship.

An interview will be required to identify your potential, commitment and motivation to achieve the apprenticeship. We will also use the interview as an opportunity to discuss your employer. Depending on your level of English and Maths, you may be asked to complete an initial assessment to show your ability to complete a further level 2 qualification in English and / or Maths. Apprentices without level 2 English and Mathematics will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment.

How long is this course?

1 - 2 years

When does this course start?

If you are yet to find an employer, please apply below.

How many hours / days per week is this course?

The majority of this apprenticeship will take place at the workplace. You will attend college one day per week on day release at our King's Lynn campus.

What can I do after this course at CWA?

Progression from this apprenticeship is expected to be into a senior Chef role.

Fee information

Information about course fees and student finance can be found below.

Finance at UcWA

What qualification will I achieve?

Level 4 Apprenticeship Senior Culinary Chef

How is my course assessed?

The course is assessed using ongoing reviews of progress against the apprenticeship standard, building on the key knowledge skills and behaviours before final assessment by an End Point Assessment organisation