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 09 Jul 2026 - 100 positions available )
<p>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.</p>
Closing date: in almost 4 years
Possible start date: 02 Aug 2030
Royal Navy
( Added 09 Jul 2026 - 100 positions available )
<p>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.</p>
Closing date: in almost 4 years
Possible start date: 02 Aug 2030
CHILDCARE AND LEARNING GROUP LIMITED
( Added 16 Jul 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>Become an Apprentice Nursery Cook with the Care and Learning Group. Work alongside our cook in a busy daycare, preparing meals and managing allergy and hygiene practices. We are invested in your training, helping you build skills towards a recognised qualification to progress in our growing company.</p>
Closing date: in 1 month
Possible start date: 07 Dec 2026
CHILDCARE AND LEARNING GROUP LIMITED
( Added 16 Jul 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>Become an Apprentice Nursery Cook with the Care and Learning Group. Work alongside our cook in a busy daycare, preparing meals and managing allergy and hygiene practices. We are invested in your training, helping you build skills towards a recognised qualification to progress in our growing company.</p>
Closing date: in 1 month
Possible start date: 07 Dec 2026
Brookes Catering
( Added 20 Jul 2026 - 2 positions available )
<p>As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.</p>
Closing date: in 7 days
Possible start date: 07 Nov 2026
STOURPORT MANOR HOTEL LIMITED
( Added 10 Aug 2026 - 1 position available )
<p>Our Commis Chef Apprenticeship gives you the chance to start a professional career in hospitality while gaining real experience in a busy kitchen. You’ll work with our skilled chefs to learn core cooking skills, food preparation, hygiene standards, and menu support, building confidence and a strong foundation for your future.</p>
Closing date: in 7 days
Possible start date: 07 Nov 2026
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