Apprentice Commis Chef

Sodexo Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sodexo's Apprenticeship Culinary Academy as an Apprentice Commis Chef and kick-start your culinary career while earning. This opportunity offers valuable kitchen experience, mentorship, and a pathway to gain a nationally recognized qualification in a vibrant kitchen environment.

Benefits

Discounts on cinema, restaurants, retail

Free lunch provided

Uniform provided

Holiday allowance + bank holidays

Wellbeing and mental health support

Opportunity to participate in competitions

Be part of a diverse team

Qualifications

• No previous kitchen experience required.
• Must have a genuine passion for food and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic kitchen team and learn from talented chefs.
• Participate in ongoing mentorship and specialist culinary masterclasses.

Skills

Passion for food

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Please take the time to read the attached 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 a passionate, energetic, food-loving individual to join us as an Apprentice Commis Chef 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.

Sodexo is looking for a motivated Chef Apprentice to join our dynamic kitchen team at Churcher's College, Ramshill, Petersfield. Hants. GU31 4AS.

What you’ll gain:

• A fully funded Commis 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
• Free lunch provided
• Uniform 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.

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