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Apprentice Chef

WSH Group
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Postcode
NW1 4RY
Salary
Competitive
Posted
28 September 2026
Minimum grades
GCSE English and Maths grade 4/C or above preferred

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic  Apprentice Chef  to join our  Events by Benugo Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a culinary career, learning everything from food preparation to high-quality presentation. You will gain valuable skills whilst helping to create outstanding dishes for special events. If you’re eager to develop your culinary career with  Events By Benugo then we’d love to hear from you! As an  Apprentice Chef , you will gain  hands-on experience  in a professional kitchen while working towards a  qualification . Under the guidance of experienced Benugo chefs, you will learn essential skills, including: Food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and presentation skills Working efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment Understanding and maintaining  food hygiene, safety, and allergen regulations Assisting in the production of high-quality dishes for events Learning how to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create  healthy and delicious dishes Supporting stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation Applicants must be aged 18 or over A keen interest in cooking and professional catering GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above preferred) – if not already achieved, support will be provided to complete these as part of the apprenticeship A willingness to learn and work towards a Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship A strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and commitment to training Desirable: Previous kitchen experience (not essential, but beneficial) A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (if not held, training will be provided) Knowledge of food safety, allergens, and hygiene standards

Requirements

Aged 18 or over. Keen interest in cooking and professional catering. GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above preferred) – if not already achieved, support will be provided to complete these as part of the apprenticeship. A willingness to learn and work towards a Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship. A strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and commitment to training.

Skills

Food preparation techniquesCooking methodsPresentation skillsWorking in fast-paced kitchen environmentFood hygiene and safety knowledgeAllergen regulations understandingWorking with fresh, seasonal ingredientsStock controlKitchen organisation

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4/C
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4/C
Desired
Other · Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
If this one works out

This role is in London. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £900–£1,400 a month.

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