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Senior Production Chef

Level 3 apprenticeship

 


Supports chefs to develop their leadership skills to successfully lead a team whilst managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen and production of centrally developed standardised menus. Chefs will be able to monitor budgets and service in order to improve efficiency and productivity.

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Key information

Who is it for?

A senior chef who manages a team and supervises food production across all areas of the kitchen.

Blended delivery

1-1 facilitated learning sessions with Lifetime Learning Coach, face-to-face and remote teaching, and self study via online learning platform - Aptem.

End point assessment

2 hour Multiple-choice test, 4-hour Workplace observation, Business project and presentation, and Professional discussion.

Duration

14 months + end point assessment

Enhanced by The Academy

The Academy by Lifetime is an immersive learning, led by experts, backed by real life experiences. It produces skilled, confident hospitality professionals. If you’re selected to join The Academy enhanced version of this programme, you’ll benefit from hands-on, face-to-face masterclasses, delivered at leading-edge culinary venues, led by experts.

Could this apprenticeship be for you?

If you meet most of these responsibilities as part of your existing role, or if you could be supported to meet these responsibilities during your apprenticeship, you could be suitable for this programme.

  • Required to work as a shift leader or supervisor in a kitchen?
  • Required to motivate and set realistic but challenging objectives for the team?
  • Required to monitor and record all aspects of HACCP ( Hazard analysis and critical control points)?
  • Required to prepare, cook and present food to agreed food safety practices and guidelines?
  • Required to understand the nutritional value of the dishes on your menu and how to amend these where required?
  • Required to carry out risk assessments in your area of work?

The modules

  • Food Safety – Legislation, Practices and Procedures
  • Legal and Governance
  • Demographics in Business – Customer Service, Demographics and Communication
  • Business and Commercial Objectives
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Nutrition, Health Eating and Adapting Dishes for Dietary Needs
  • People Leadership – Coaching and Mentoring
  • Developing Your Team
  • Operating Efficiently in the Business

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Please note, you'll need to be employed to learn on one of our apprenticeships, and your manager will need to authorise this (as it's your company who pay for the programme!) so please ensure you have their consent to enrol before you proceed.

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