Healthcare Apprentice Chef: Learn & Earn in NHS Kitchens

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is offering four Apprentice Chef positions across St Ann's Hospital, Alderney Hospital and Blandford Hospital. The apprenticeship starts January 2027 and combines on‑the‑job training with study at Coastland College, Weymouth, with weekly college attendance and travel between sites.

You will work under experienced chefs in healthcare catering, learning to prepare meals meeting dietary and nutritional needs while following high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Interest in food, cooking and catering as stated in the role description.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a healthcare catering environment.
• Basic understanding of health and safety principles relevant to kitchen work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide range of high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors.
• Follow food safety, HACCP, COSHH and hygiene standards consistently.
• Support stock control, ordering and reducing food waste where possible.

Skills

Enthusiasm to learn

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is offering four Apprentice Chef positions across St Ann's Hospital, Alderney Hospital and Blandford Hospital. The apprenticeship starts January 2027 and combines on‑the‑job training with study at Coastland College, Weymouth, with weekly college attendance and travel between sites.

You will work under experienced chefs in healthcare catering, learning to prepare meals meeting dietary and nutritional needs while following high safety standards.