Kitchen Team Leader Apprentice (Senior Production Chef Level3)

Summary

BCUSU is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Kitchen Team Leader Apprentice to join our hospitality team across our busy student pub kitchen and pizza kitchen.
This is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining real supervisory experience whilst completing a fully funded Level 3 Senior Production Chef apprenticeship.

Wage

£16,000 a year

We pay £16,000 per year for a 35-hour week - above many hospitality apprenticeship roles

• Fully funded L3 Senior Production Chef apprenticeship
• Functional Skills in English & Maths (if required)

Training course

Senior production chef (level 3)

Hours

Shift work including evenings and occasional weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

From leading shifts and supporting Kitchen Assistants to delivering great food and customer experiences, you’ll play an important role in creating welcoming hospitality spaces for Birmingham City University students.

No two shifts are the same - from busy lunchtime service in our pub kitchen to afternoon pizza parties at Social Kitchen, or catered events, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, supportive team delivering high-quality food and experiences for our student community.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading kitchen operations during shifts
• Supervising and supporting Kitchen Assistants
• Preparing and serving food to agreed specifications and standards
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards
• Supporting stock control, ordering and waste reduction
• Using EPOS and kitchen management systems
• Delivering excellent customer experiences during busy service periods
• Completing your Level 3 Senior Production Chef apprenticeship

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

• Social Kitchen, Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B15 3TN
• Eagle Ball, Gopsal Street, Birmingham, B4 7RJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Training course

Senior production chef (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Supervise the production of centrally developed menu items and dishes according to organisational specifications.
• Ensure deliveries are checked and stored correctly.
• Monitor the correct use and maintenance of food production equipment.
• Acquire and share with the team up-to-date information regarding product range, brand development, promotions and current trends.
• Monitor the production of food to ensure clients’ needs are met.
• Monitor and ensure the effective implementation of food safety management systems.
• Monitor and ensure legislative compliance and the completion of due diligence documentation.
• Support team members to ensure the timely delivery of high quality food to the specification required.
• Maintain harmony across the team and with colleagues in other parts of the organisation, identifying and dealing with problems constructively to drive a positive outcome.
• Use effective methods of communication and operate in a fair and empathetic manner that achieves the desired result and demonstrates a customer centric culture.
• Identify development needs for self and team and actively encourage and support individuals to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Effectively use techniques that support cost reduction, improve performance, revenue, profit margins and customers’ experience.
• Monitor costs, using forecasting to set realistic targets with the team.
• Effectively control resource allocation, minimise wastage and use sustainable working practices.
• Use technology to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Risk assess situations, identifying and isolating matters of concern, by establishing the cause and intervening accordingly to minimise risk to people and organisation.
• Carry out activities in line with business/brand values that actively market the business, support competitiveness and help meet business objectives.

Training schedule

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study online to gain professional knowledge and skills to achieve the Senior Production Chef Apprenticeship Level 3, including Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Food Hygiene (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Patience

Other requirements

• Minimum 1 years' experience working in a commercial kitchen
• Demonstrates willingness to learn, receive feedback and complete apprenticeship requirements
• Demonstrable knowledge of food safety, HACCP, allergen management, and health & safety in kitchens