Apprentice Chef
N Family ClubExpected closing date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Earn £17,950 per year as an Apprentice Chef in London.
- Undertake a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship over 1 year and 3 months.
- Learn to cook, develop menus, and ensure food safety in a nursery setting.
- Applications close on 2026-11-18.
About the Role
We are looking for someone that wants to learn to create balanced, nutritious, and exciting menus. You will work in purpose-built kitchens in beautiful London nurseries. We will value you as a member of the team and support and coach you as you learn.
Joining N is a chance for you to grow personally and professionally. To be successful in this role, you will; Go Beyond, Be Outstanding and Play as a Team.
What you'll learn to do:
- Cook fresh and inspiring food for our children from 7.00am - 4.00pm, Monday - Friday
- Constantly develop and evolve our menu, in a cost-effective manner
- Create fun and nutritional snacks/dishes for all children attending the nursery, including those with specific dietary requirements (3 snacks/meals a day)
- Promote healthy messages and ideas around food
- Deliver best-in-class customer service and maintain a positive rapport with children and parents
- Monitor portions and waste control to maintain profit margins
- Ensure that all policies and procedures are in compliance with Environmental Health & Ofsted guidelines and that all relevant records are kept in line with Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Standards
About the Apprenticeship:
As an apprentice, you’ll:
- Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
- Learn and train for a specific job
- Get paid and receive holiday leave
- Get hands-on experience in a real job
- Study for at least 6% of your working hours
- Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
- Be on a career path with lots of future potential
You will achieve a Level 2 Production Chef qualification upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Entry Requirements:
To become an apprentice, you must:
- Be 16 or over
- Not already be in full-time education
- You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change, or if you're upskilling in your current job
- You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship
Key Details:
- Wage: £17,950 a year
- Working week: Monday to Friday on a flexible shift patterns within the opening hours (7.00am - 7.00pm); shifts to be confirmed.
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
- Start date: 2026-12-14
- Closing date: 2026-11-18
- Apprenticeship standard: Production chef (level 2)
- Training provider: BABCOCK SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LIMITED
What happens at the end:
This vacancy is for a position within N Family Nursery upon the successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.