Trainee Chef Apprentice: 12-Month, Fully Funded, 4-Day Week

Sodexo; Perham Down; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Training and uniform

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sodexo is offering a 12-month chef apprenticeship at Swinton Barracks, training in a professional kitchen while helping prepare meals for the Armed Forces community. Earn £13.03 per hour and gain a fully funded apprenticeship qualification.

No prior kitchen experience needed—learn from experienced chefs in a supportive team. You'll work 40 hours across four 10-hour shifts each week, benefiting from practical training, wellbeing support, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• No previous kitchen experience or food technology qualifications required.
• Reliable and able to work four 10-hour shifts per week.
• Engaged and eager to learn throughout the 12-month apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Develop essential cooking skills and learn to prepare ingredients and cook a range of dishes.
• Help with daily service to prepare, cook and present meals.
• Learn about kitchen organisation, timing and safe food handling.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Punctuality

Job description

Sodexo is offering a 12-month chef apprenticeship at Swinton Barracks, training in a professional kitchen while helping prepare meals for the Armed Forces community. Earn £13.03 per hour and gain a fully funded apprenticeship qualification.

No prior kitchen experience needed—learn from experienced chefs in a supportive team. You'll work 40 hours across four 10-hour shifts each week, benefiting from practical training, wellbeing support, and career development opportunities.