Chef Apprentice

Sodexo; Colchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Sodexo as an Apprentice Chef and kickstart your culinary career! This role offers a fully funded Level 2 Chef Apprenticeship, real kitchen experience, and ongoing support through the Sodexo Apprentice Culinary Academy. Ideal for passionate individuals ready to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, with various perks including free meals and mental health support.

Benefits

Discounts on cinema, restaurants, retail, and more

Free meals on duty

Uniform and PPE provided

Holiday allowance + bank holidays

Wellbeing and mental health support

Opportunities for national competitions

Qualifications

• Passion for food and cooking, readiness to learn in a kitchen environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to high standards and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Gain real job experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Participate in culinary masterclasses and team events.
• Continually develop skills through mentorship and training.

Skills

Passion for food

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

None required

Job description

• 35 hours per week
• 5 over 7 days per week
• £12.21 per hour
• Free Car parking

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 asApprentice Chefs through ourSodexo 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 atMerville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, CO2 7UT

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

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
• Good verbal communication skills

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 meals on duty (site dependent)
• 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.

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