Healthcare Kitchen Apprentice Chef — Hands-On Training

Coastland College; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is offering an apprenticeship in catering, in partnership with Coastland College. The programme combines one day per week at college (Weymouth) with practical work across NHS sites, and requires travel to multiple hospital locations.

You will gain on-the-job experience in food preparation, safety, and service delivery while developing professional knowledge and skills within an NHS setting.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship combines on-the-job learning with college study.
• GCSE in relevant subjects.
• Travel independently to multiple NHS sites as part of the programme.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and cooking, including specialist dietary requirements
• Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards
• Stock control and reducing food waste
• Supporting menu planning and service improvement
• Working collaboratively within a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Supervising and supporting junior team members where appropriate

Skills

Customer care skills

Education

GCSEs

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is offering an apprenticeship in catering, in partnership with Coastland College. The programme combines one day per week at college (Weymouth) with practical work across NHS sites, and requires travel to multiple hospital locations.

You will gain on-the-job experience in food preparation, safety, and service delivery while developing professional knowledge and skills within an NHS setting.