Trainee Chef

Sodexo Ltd; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks at Work

Uniform provided

Holiday allowance

Bank holidays

Wellbeing support

National chef competitions

Diverse supportive team

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd in the UK is recruiting Trainee / Apprentice Chefs to join Roberts Diner, Larkhill Garrison. This fully funded Level 2 Chef Apprenticeship offers real kitchen experience, mentorship, and growth opportunities within the Sodexo Apprentice Culinary Academy.

You’ll learn from skilled chefs, participate in masterclasses, and build a career in a dynamic, supportive team environment. No prior kitchen experience is required, just a passion for food and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and a keen interest in a chef career.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Support in a fast-paced professional kitchen while training on the job.
• Learn from talented chefs through a funded Level 2 Chef Apprenticeship.
• Participate in Sodexo Apprentice Culinary Academy mentorship and training.
• Attend specialist masterclasses and events to grow culinary skills.
• Develop your culinary career while contributing to kitchen operations.

Skills

Passion for food

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Job description

Early Shift - 05:30 - 13:30 Late Shift - 10:30 - 18:30

£12.71 per hour

Free Car parking

Plan Your Journey | Traveline- thedestination you should input is Larkhill, SP4 8QT

About the role:

Just Left School? Uni Not Your Thing? Ready to Cook Up a Career While Earning on the Job?

This is your moment! A game-changing opportunity has landed at Sodexo! one of the UK’s most dynamic and diverse employers — and it could be the start of something BIG!

Sodexo is looking for a motivated

Trainee / Apprentice

Chef

to join our dynamic kitchen team at

Roberts Diner

, Larkhill Garrison, Larkhill, SP4 8QT

We’re on the lookout for passionate, energetic, food-loving individuals to join us as

Trainee / Apprentice

Chefs

through our

Sodexo Apprentice Culinary Academy.

Whether you dream of running your own kitchen or creating dishes that make people smile, this is where your culinary career begins.

What you’ll do:

• A fully funded Level 2 Chef Apprenticeship qualification
• Real job experience in a fast-paced, professional kitchen — learning from talented chefs
• Ongoing mentorship, training, and support via the Sodexo Apprentice Culinary Academy
• Specialist culinary masterclasses, events and competitions, including Plant Forward, Nutrition, and Chocolatier Masterclasses!
• A role that evolves with you. Grow your skills, shape your own journey, and build a career you’re proud of

What we’re looking for:

• A passion for food and a keen interest in a career as a chef
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards

Who is this for?

• Just finished school or college and not sure what’s next?
• Uni not worked out, but you still want a qualification and career?
• Love food, cooking, and making people happy through great meals?
• Confident, curious, and keen to get stuck in with a can-do attitude?
• Ready to learn, grow, and take your skills to the next level?

No previous kitchen experience is needed - just a genuine passion for food and a willingness to learn.

Perks of the Job:

• “Perks at Work” platform - discounts on cinema, restaurants, retail and more
• Uniform and personal protective equipment provided
• Holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Opportunity to take part in national chef competitions and events
• Be part of a diverse, supportive team where your career really matters

About Sodexo

We’re one of the UK’s leading hospitality and facilities management providers, delivering services to schools, hospitals, defence sites, corporate offices and more. Through our Apprentice Culinary Academy, we invest in the next generation of chefs and that could be you.

Join Sodexo and start your journey towards becoming a skilled chef in a company that values growth and development.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications