Senior Chef Apprenticeship

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Saxmundham (IP17 3EF)

Closes on Tuesday 18 August 2026

Posted on 14 July 2026

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Summary

You are a key part of the kitchen’s leadership structure, bridging the gap between junior staff and senior management. This role prepares you for future leadership positions while contributing directly to the kitchen’s creativity and performance.

Wage

£24,375 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Senior production chef (level 3)
Hours
Shift work including bank holidays, evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 25 August 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

As a Senior Chef Apprentice at Potton Hall, you will take on greater responsibility within the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in delivering a high-quality, fire-led dining experience. You will refine advanced cooking techniques while beginning to lead sections and mentor junior team members.

Day-to-day activities include:

  • Managing a section during service (grill, prep, or pass)
  • Cooking dishes to a high standard using live-fire and Josper equipment
  • Assisting with menu development and daily specials
  • Supervising junior staff and apprentices
  • Monitoring stock levels and supporting ordering

Key responsibilities:

  • Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes
  • Ensure your section runs efficiently during service
  • Uphold food safety and hygiene standards at all times
  • Support training and development of junior team members

Where you'll work

Blythburgh Rd
Saxmundham
IP17 3EF

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)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Potton Hall Spa is all about YOU. We know how vital taking time out is for your wellbeing and a visit to our spa, on any package, will deliver just that and much more. We take pride in ensuring you have a memorable me-time from the moment you walk in to the time you leave our retreat. Our packages allow you to choose from, doing as little as just coming along and enjoy the grounds, to as much as having a total body, mind and soul recharge with relaxation right down to your nervous system (A complete overhaul) Our chosen skin wellness brand, ELEMIS, with an aromatherapist’s soul, an artist’s spirit, and a scientist’s commitment to results, enables Potton Hall Spa to harness the power of nature’s finest actives, high performance delivery systems, and revolutionary technology to deliver clinically proven results you can see and feel. Other treatments:- Bamboo Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Nails, Floatation, Waxing, Tinting Tinting Treatments. Spa packages include Processco and snack.

https://potton-hall.co.uk/spa/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Ongoing training and development.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042698.

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Closes on Tuesday 18 August 2026

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