Apprentice Chef

Location: Elland Road, Leeds

Contract - Apprenticeship (Level 2 Commis Chef)

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week plus 1 study day per week

Application Deadline: 31st July 2026

What You’ll Be Doing

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Apprentice Chef to join our Conference & Events team at Elland Road.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in hospitality and professional cookery. Working alongside our experienced kitchen team, you will gain hands-on experience across a variety of kitchen environments while completing your Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship.

You will learn essential food preparation and cooking techniques, support matchday and event catering operations, and help maintain the high standards expected across Leeds United's hospitality and conference facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Head Chef, Sous Chef, and wider kitchen team with food preparation and kitchen duties.

Assist with washing, peeling, chopping, weighing, and portioning ingredients.

Learn and develop basic cooking techniques under the guidance of senior chefs.

Help prepare and present dishes to the required standards.

Support kitchen operations during staff feeding and event service.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen.

Assist with daily cleaning tasks and scheduled deep cleans.

Follow food hygiene, allergen, health & safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Support stock rotation, storage, and delivery checks.

Help with the set-up and breakdown of catering and event service areas.

Attend apprenticeship training and complete all required coursework and learning activities.

Work positively as part of the wider kitchen and hospitality team.

Represent Leeds United professionally and uphold Club values at all times.

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What We’re Looking For

You’ll have:

A genuine interest in food, cooking, and hospitality.

A willingness to work towards and complete the Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship.

A positive attitude and eagerness to learn from experienced chefs.

Good communication skills and a professional approach.

The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

A commitment to cleanliness, food hygiene, and health & safety standards.

Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

Experience

Previous experience in a kitchen, hospitality, catering, or food preparation environment is desirable but not essential.

Customer service experience is beneficial but not required.

Experience working as part of a team is desirable.

Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting benefits perks.

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If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.

📅 Deadline: 31/07/2026