Catering Apprentice Level 2

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Kickstart Your Catering Career with a Catering Apprenticeship (Level 2)

Do you enjoy cooking, being part of a friendly team, and working in a fast‑paced environment?
If so, this Production Chef Apprenticeship with Derbyshire County Council could be the perfect first step into a rewarding catering career.

No experience needed, just enthusiasm, teamwork and a willingness to learn.

🌟 Why this apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity

Derbyshire Catering Service prepares over 34,000 meals every day for schools across the county.
As an apprentice, you’ll play an important role in helping prepare nutritious, tasty meals that support pupils throughout their school day.

You’ll develop:

• Real hands‑on cooking skills
• Confidence in the kitchen
• A nationally recognised Level 2 qualification
• Experience that can lead to roles in schools, cafés, restaurants or further catering training

🎁 Great employee benefits

As part of Derbyshire County Council, you’ll also enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave scheme
• Access to student discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• Free online health and exercise sessions
• …and much more!

👥 Who can apply?

Anyone! If you’re passionate about food, enjoy working with others and want to make a positive difference, we’d love to hear from you and welcome you into our Derbyshire Catering Service team.

This apprenticeship is due to commence in September 2026. 

📩 Got a question?

For more information, please contact Joanne.davidson@derbyshire.gov.uk 

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.