Trainee Chef

Sodexo Group; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks at Work

Uniform & PPE

Holiday allowance

Wellbeing support

National chef competitions

Diverse, supportive team

Job summary

Sodexo is recruiting a Trainee / Apprentice Chef for Roberts Diner, Larkhill Garrison, Larkhill, SP4 8QT. No prior kitchen experience required. You’ll begin with a fully funded Level 2 Chef Apprenticeship and gain real job experience in a fast-paced professional kitchen.

You will receive mentorship through the Sodexo Apprentice Culinary Academy, attend masterclasses, and have opportunities to compete nationally while growing your skills and building a long-term career in hospitality.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Join our Sodexo Apprentice Culinary Academy and start a Level 2 Chef Apprenticeship.
• Gain real job experience in a fast-paced, professional kitchen with mentorship from skilled chefs.
• Receive ongoing training and support through the Sodexo Apprentice Culinary Academy.

Skills

Passion for food

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Job description

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• Early Shift - 05:30 - 13:30 Late Shift - 10:30 - 18:30

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!

Sodexo is looking for a motivated Trainee / ApprenticeChefto join our dynamic kitchen team at Roberts Diner, Larkhill Garrison, Larkhill, SP4 8QT

We’re on the lookout for passionate, energetic, food-loving individuals to join us as Trainee / ApprenticeChefs 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.

What you’ll do:

• 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

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
• 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.

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

Join Sodexo and start your journey towards becoming a skilled chef in a company that values growth and development.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications