Apprentice Chef

Sodexo Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rejoignez Sodexo en tant qu'Apprenti Chef et commencez votre carrière culinaire tout en gagnant un salaire. Ce poste offre une formation complète et une qualification en cuisine, tout en travaillant dans une cuisine rapide et dynamique. Avec des équipes de soutien et des avantages, cette opportunité est idéale pour ceux qui aiment la nourriture et veulent évoluer.

Benefits

Réductions sur le cinéma, restaurants, et plus via Perks at Work

Uniforme et équipement de protection fourni

Congés payés + jours fériés

Soutien en bien-être et santé mentale

Participation à des compétitions nationales de chefs

Équipe diversifiée et solidaire

Qualifications

• Pas d'expérience de cuisine requise, juste une passion pour la nourriture.
• Être prêt à apprendre et à grandir dans le domaine culinaire.

Responsibilities

• Acquérir une expérience réelle dans une cuisine professionnelle.
• Participer à des masterclasses culinaires et événements.

Job description

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!

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

Location: Kings College, South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LA
Contract Type: Apprenticeship 40 hrs per week over 1 year apprenticeship.
Salary:£9.50 + Sodexo benefits (Free parking at site and meal whilst on duty)

Shift pattern will be: 06.15 - 14.15 (early shift), and 11.45 - 19.45 (late shift). This site works with two teams, doing opposite shifts and alternate weekends.

What You’ll Gain

• 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

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

Who’s 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.

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.

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Find your flavour with Sodexo. Shape your future, shape lives.

Salary .£9.50 per hour (includes) free parking on site plus Sodexo benefits