Chef Apprentice

We’re on the lookoutfor passionate, energetic, food-loving individuals to join us as Apprentice Chefs through our Sodexo Apprentice Culinary Academy. Whether youdream of running your own kitchen or creating dishes that make people smile,this is where your culinary career begins.

Sodexo is lookingfor a motivated Chef Apprentice to join our dynamic kitchen team at Merville Barracks.

Duties will include:

Ingredient prep Mise en place Cooking food Working in line with health and safety Catering for different environments on site Plating and serving dishes

Training:
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!

Training Outcome:
After your apprenticeship you will be able to apply for further training and roles within the business

Employer Description:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Working Hours :
5 over 7 days per week A range of start and finishing times to be confirmed

Skills:
Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative


  • Location: Post Room Circular Road South Colchester CO2 7UT
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: HIT TRAINING LTD
  • Posted: 03-Jul-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk