Trainee Chef

Sodexo; Ludgershall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company seeks a motivated Trainee Chef for their kitchen team in Ludgershall. Responsibilities include food preparation, compliance with health standards, and training for a career in the culinary industry. Candidates should possess good communication and teamwork skills. Join us and take the first step towards becoming a skilled chef in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Financial benefits

Qualifications

• Good numerical and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.
• Able to work within a team environment.
• Proven track record of employment within the catering industry is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high operational and personal hygiene standards.
• Learn to undertake food preparation and production.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety Legislation.
• Develop the ability to minimize food and fuel waste.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 days
• £12.52 per hour
• Sodexo rewards hub and benefits
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme

About the role:

Are you passionate about food and eager to kickstart your career in the culinary industry?Sodexo is looking for a motivated Trainee Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team atSwinton Barracks ,Perham Down, SP11 9LQ

To develop key skills and provide support to Chef team in all other areas of food production working to the required standard. To learn implications of Food Safety Legislation and working practices and procedures that are required.

Learn to undertake food preparation and production as a member of the Kitchen team as directed. Food Safety/Health and Safety compliance. Development within a set period, agreed at appraisal to achieve full Chef ability.

What you'll do:

• To always maintain and manage the required high operational and personal standard of hygiene and presentation within the team in compliance with the Food Safety Act
• To seek authorisation to identify food recovery requirements at each shift, ensuring Company Procedures for the storage and re-use of these items are adhered to using the Assured Safe Catering /HACCP guidelines.
• Develop the ability to exercise economy of food and fuel thus minimising waste.
• To undertake, as directed, opening up and closing down procedures within the kitchen and associated areas with particular emphasis on security.
• To learn the correct procedures for monitoring temperatures of fridges, freezers, hot cabinets and services.
• To undertake these tasks as directed by the line supervisor.
• To ensure that all foods served under your control are served and held at the required temperatures (probed and recorded)
• Ensure that the kitchen area that you are working in is always clean and hygienic.
• To comply with Food Safety and Health and Safety Legislation.Through training, develop a working knowledge of COSHH regulations, correct manual handling and accident reporting procedures.
• To follow Company Quality Procedures laid down and specifically when you are responsible for receiving a delivery, checking all issues as directed, completing the relevant documentation and communicating any discrepancies with the Senior Chef.
• To continue to develop one's own skills / knowledge within the position

What we're looking for:

• Good numerical and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
• Able to work within a team environment
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
• Proven track record of employment within the catering industry(desirable but not essential)
• Experience of working in a military environment (desirable but not essential)

What we offer:

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support - Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits - Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth - Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

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

Apply now and take the first step in your culinary career!