How do I get a chef apprenticeship in Northern Ireland?

You need an employer willing to take you on. Register your interest with Rutledge and your local branch will talk you through the Catering & Professional Chefs and Hospitality framework, entry requirements and current employer vacancies.

What level is a chef apprenticeship?

We deliver this at Level 2 and Level 3 under ApprenticeshipsNI.

Yes. You are employed and paid by your employer throughout, and the training itself is government funded through ApprenticeshipsNI.

How old do I need to be?

ApprenticeshipsNI is open from age 16. Funding rules differ for those aged 25 and over, so check with your local branch.

ApprenticeshipsNI · Level 2 and Level 3

Professional Cookery apprenticeships in Northern Ireland.

Kitchen apprenticeships for commis chefs and chefs de partie, assessed in the kitchen you already work in.

Government-funded provision

Rutledge delivers Apprenticeships NI under contract with the Department for the Economy. There is no fee to the apprentice, training is fully funded by DfE.

What you learn.

Food preparation and cooking methods
Food safety, allergens and HACCP
Menu costing and portion control
Section management and service under pressure

Where it leads.

Commis chef
Chef de partie
Sous chef in time

Frameworks: Catering & Professional Chefs, Hospitality.

Professional Cookery apprenticeships near you.

Delivered from our branches across Northern Ireland.

Common questions.

How do I get a chef apprenticeship in Northern Ireland?: You need an employer willing to take you on. Register your interest with Rutledge and your local branch will talk you through the Catering & Professional Chefs and Hospitality framework, entry requirements and current employer vacancies.
What level is a chef apprenticeship?: We deliver this at Level 2 and Level 3 under ApprenticeshipsNI.
Do I get paid?: Yes. You are employed and paid by your employer throughout, and the training itself is government funded through ApprenticeshipsNI.
How old do I need to be?: ApprenticeshipsNI is open from age 16. Funding rules differ for those aged 25 and over, so check with your local branch.

Related routes into professional cookery.

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18 branches across Northern Ireland
Department for the Economy approved training provider
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