A chef is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting food in restaurants, hotels, and other dining establishments. The role involves planning menus, ordering supplies, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Chefs need creativity, attention to detail, and stamina, as the job can be physically demanding and fast-paced. Progression can lead from a commis chef to sous chef and eventually to head chef, with opportunities to specialise in specific cuisines or areas such as pastry or patisserie.
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Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 100 positions available )
Travelling around the world, your job will range from cooking for the ship's company on board warships or Royal Marines on land operations, to serving a fine dining experience to politically influential VIPs and Royalty. Responsibility for ordering, receiving, and accounting for provisions to sustain the menus you write ashore and at sea.
Closing date: in 4 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 100 positions available )
Not only will you become part of the Silent Service, the highly specialised team at the forefront of our nation’s defence, you’ll also embark on a catering career like no other, where you’ll cook for the boat’s crew as well as deliver high end front of house service to visiting VIPs and royalty when the submarine is in port.
Closing date: in 4 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
CROW WOOD LEISURE LTD
( Added 20 Oct 2025 - 1 position available )
Bertrams (Crow Wood) in Burnley are recruiting for an Apprentice Chef. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship over the duration of 15 months.
Closing date: in 2 months
Possible start date: 22 Apr 2026
MISSION CAFE LIMITED
( Added 23 Oct 2025 - 1 position available )
In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving a variety of food and beverages. The position also involves continuous learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, and presentation techniques to enhance food quality. As part of a fun, high-energy team, you will help create an exceptional experience for every customer.
Closing date: in 14 days
Possible start date: 23 Feb 2026
THE BROTHERS SUPPER LTD
( Added 18 Nov 2025 - 1 position available )
At The Brothers Supper, the Commis Chef Apprentice will learn the different sections within the kitchen, gain experience with food preparation and cooking techniques, and work safely within HSE guidance.
Closing date: in 10 days
Possible start date: 23 Feb 2026
Fence Gate Inn
( Added 20 Nov 2025 - 1 position available )
Fence Gate Inn in Burnley are recruiting for an Apprentice Production Chef. The successful candidate will complete a Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship over the duration of 15 months.
Closing date: in 12 days
Possible start date: 25 Feb 2026
Mullions 51
( Added 05 Jan 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>Join The Mullions in Street as a Chef de Partie Apprentice! Build your skills in a friendly, professional kitchen while earning and learning. If you’re passionate about great food and ready to grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.</p>
Closing date: in 3 days
Possible start date: 16 Mar 2026
COMPASS GROUP, UK AND IRELAND LIMITED
( Added 06 Jan 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>We’re currently recruiting for an ambitious apprentice chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Venue Collection on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As an apprentice chef you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers.</p>
Closing date: in 22 days
Possible start date: 30 Mar 2026
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