Professional Chef Apprenticeships

Prepare food and carry out cooking tasks in every section of a kitchen, under supervision of a senior chef. Work as part of a team in timebound kitchen environments. 

You will: 

• Learn the principles of food preparation and cooking, adapting dishes to meet special dietary, religious and allergenic requirements 

• Develop techniques as a chef  

• Recognise the impact of seasonality on the availability, quality, and price of ingredients 

• Learn how technology can support food production organisations 

Choose this Apprenticeship if… you have a passion for food, cooking and working on recipes and menu ideas. You will work well as a part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.  

Future Steps: Progression from this Apprenticeship is expected to be into the Level 3 Chef De Partie or Senior Production Chef programme. 

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you will need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme

Hospitality and Catering students will experience the real-life rush of a restaurant, by working in our very own @34 commercial facility, open to the public five days per week. Exeter College’s @34 fine dining, teaching and learning restaurant has achieved a prestigious AA College Rosette Award for its quality service and food.

Our Learning Resource Centres (LRCs) give you access to a huge range of online books and resources to help you with your studies.

You will need to buy a basic clothing, safety shoes, knife set and textbook.