Senior Production Chef Level 3 (25/26)
Course Overview
Senior production chefs may lead a brigade team or may support the head chef in larger establishments. They report activities to the Head chef or appropriate line manager. They supervise production chef teams in a variety of kitchen environments, for example; schools, hospitals, the Armed Forces, care homes and high street casual dining or pub kitchens. Job roles include Head chef, Second Chef, Kitchen Manager / Supervisor, Cook. Senior production chefs have accountability for the day-to-day running of the kitchen service, producing, monitoring and maintaining consistent food standards, legislative requirements and quality across all areas and during all stages of production and supply. Ideal for those with 12 months or more experience working in the Catering and Hospitality sector, this Level 3 apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity for apprentices that have already completed the Production chef Level 2 or equivalent full-time study. This programme is ideal for young people with work experience right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain.
What topics are covered?
Kitchen operations Organisation or brand specifications Standardised menu items and dishes Stock levels, quality points and safe storage Maintenance of food production equipment Brand development, promotions and current trends Nutrition Meeting the needs of individuals Legal and governance People Business and commercial Business vision, objectives and brand Profit margins, wastage and financial performance Technology Production, service and operation Business growth and strategy
Frequently asked questions
Senior production chefs may lead a brigade team or may support the head chef in larger establishments. They report activities to the Head chef or appropriate line manager. They supervise production chef teams in a variety of kitchen environments, for example; schools, hospitals, the Armed Forces, care homes and high street casual dining or pub kitchens. Job roles include Head chef, Second Chef, Kitchen Manager / Supervisor, Cook. Senior production chefs have accountability for the day-to-day running of the kitchen service, producing, monitoring and maintaining consistent food standards, legislative requirements and quality across all areas and during all stages of production and supply. Ideal for those with 12 months or more experience working in the Catering and Hospitality sector, this Level 3 apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity for apprentices that have already completed the Production chef Level 2 or equivalent full-time study. This programme is ideal for young people with work experience right through to mature apprentices wanting to retrain.
Apprentices without level 2 (GCSE 4/C) in English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior starting the apprenticeship programme.
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