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Sodexo Ltd; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts for you and your family

Financial wellbeing tools

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering Day

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd in Aldershot is seeking a motivated Trainee Chef/Apprentice to start a career in the kitchen. You will learn alongside experienced chefs, assist with preparation and cooking, and gain hands-on experience while working toward a recognised professional chef qualification.

No prior kitchen experience is required, and you will join a team that supports your development with hands-on training and realistic progression in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional cooking or catering role is essential.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures.
• Able to work independently, manage your time and prioritise tasks.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated and confident working alone.
• Positive and flexible, with the ability to work well with others and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop essential cooking skills and techniques alongside experienced chefs.
• Assist with food preparation, cooking and presenting delicious, high-quality meals.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to deliver excellent food and service.
• Gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised professional chef qualification.

Skills

Passion for food

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Job description

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Are you passionate about food and ready to start your career in the kitchen? Sodexo is looking for a motivated Trainee Chef/Apprentice to join our team in Aldershot! This is a fantastic opportunity tolearn new skills, gain hands-on experience and develop your passion for cookingalongside an experienced kitchen team.

What makes thisrole rewarding?

• Learn and develop essential cooking skills and techniques alongside experienced chefs.
• Assist with food preparation, cooking and presenting delicious, high-quality meals.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to deliver excellent food and service.
• Gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised professional chef qualification.

What you’ll do:

• A genuine passion for food and enthusiasm for starting a career as a chef.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
• The ability to work well as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• No previous kitchen experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and a desire to succeed!

What you bring:

• Previous experience in a professional cooking or catering role is essential.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures.
• Able to work independently, manage your time and prioritise tasks.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated and confident working alone.
• Positive and flexible, with the ability to work well with others and follow procedures.

Whatwe offer:

Working with Sodexo is more thanjust a job – it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. You'll join ateam that values your contribution, supports your development, and empowers youto make a positive impact every day. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health and wellbeingsupport
• Employee Assistance Programmeproviding personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP access andlifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and yourfamily
• Financial wellbeing tools andretirement planning support
• Cycle to Work scheme and a paidVolunteering Day

JoinSodexo as a Trainee Chef/Apprentice and turn your passion for food into arewarding career! Learn from experienced chefs, develop your cooking skills andgain hands-on experience while working towards a professional qualification!