Senior Production Chef Level 3 Apprenticeship - Skern Lodge
SKERN LODGE LTD
Bideford (EX39 1NG)
Closes in 23 days (Sunday 30 November 2025)
Posted on 7 November 2025
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Summary
We have fantastic opportunities right now to take the next step in your catering career journey at Skern Lodge or the Ultimate Adventure Centre, based in Bideford, Devon.
- Wage
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£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Senior production chef (level 3)
- Hours
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5 out of 7 days on a rota. Shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 26 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
This opportunity is for a Senior Production Chef Apprentice Level 3 to join our team.
Do you have a flair and passion for food? Would you love to take your culinary talent to the next level, whilst also developing your supervisory and people management skills? We will support you to achieve your Senior Production Chef Level 3 apprenticeship.
As a Level 3 Apprentice you will gain the skills, knowledge and experience to supervise a Kitchen Team with responsibility for producing the dishes and menus in a our restaurant. You'll demonstrate accountability for the day-to-day running of the kitchen service, including producing, monitoring and maintaining consistent food standards, legislative requirements and quality across all areas and during all stages of production and supply.
We will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge you’ll need to succeed as you take your next career steps into a supervisory/management role in the fast-paced world of professional cooking.
Your main duties will include:
- Food preparation including light meals & salads
- Serving breakfast, lunch and dinners to customers and colleagues
- General kitchen duties to include assisting the catering manager and head chef in the smooth running of the kitchen, being a team player, maintain health and hygiene regulations
The ideal candidate should be able to work alone and in a team, use their initiative and be proactive in their approach to work. You'll also need to demonstrate:
- Time management skills
- A can-do and flexible attitude
- A willingness to learn and develop
- Communication skills
In return we offer:
- Access to Perkbox - Discounts and rewards across a wide range of shopping and lifestyle brands and well-being support
- Meals on duty
- Uniform provided
- Excellent support from a well-established team
This apprenticeship will be for 9 months duration.
Where you'll work
Skern Lodge, Watertown
Bideford
EX39 1NG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SKERN LODGE LIMITED
Training course
Senior production chef (level 3)
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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
- You will be supported by an assessor throughout your apprenticeship.
- As you progress through your apprenticeship your duties and responsibilities will alter as you develop the skills for a successful career in catering
- Training will be a mix of face to face and online learning
- You will gain a Level 3 Senior Production Chef Apprenticeship Qualification
- Functional Skills in maths and English if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Problem solving skills
- Initiative
- Customer care skills
Other requirements
Contracted Hours are 30 hours per week. You will be on a rota with some split-shifts required (7 am -11 am and 3-7 pm) 5 out of 7 days per week. A driving licence and car would be an advantage due to shift times, as bus timetables don’t always align with working times.
About this employer
Based in Appledore, North Devon we have been delivering outdoor activities, experiential learning and development training since 1976. We teach new skills, build confidence, fulfil your sense of adventure, and ensure you have boatloads of fun!
After this apprenticeship
We are looking for candidates who want to develop a long-term career within Catering. Further training is available and permanent employment opportunities may be available upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKERN LODGE LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000350286.
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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 30 November 2025)
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