Summary
ust 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!
What you will do at work
- Get stuck into life in a real, fast-paced professional kitchen
- Learn to prepare, cook and present great food alongside experienced chefs
- Build your knife skills and learn different cooking techniques
- Work with fresh ingredients and create dishes for a variety of menus
- Learn about food safety, allergens, nutrition and sustainability
- Experience the buzz of a busy service and learn how a kitchen works as a team
- Take part in culinary masterclasses, events and competitions
- Get ongoing support through the Sodexo Apprentice Culinary Academy
- Earn a fully funded Level 2 Chef Apprenticeship qualification while gaining real work experience
- Build your confidence, develop your own style and start shaping a career in food you can be proud of
Training
Training takes place through a combination of learning at work, remote training and exciting off-site culinary masterclasses with our apprenticeship training provider. You’ll have structured training at least monthly, alongside hands-on learning and support from experienced chefs throughout your apprenticeship.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
About this employer
We’re one of the UK’s leading hospitality and facilities management providers, delivering services in places like schools, hospitals, defence sites, corporate offices and more. At Sodexo, you’ll be part of a team that values learning, inclusion and helping people grow their careers from the very start.
After this apprenticeship
You’ll develop valuable skills and experience that can help you take the next step in your culinary career. Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship, you’ll be able to apply for further roles and development opportunities, helping you continue to build your skills and progress your career.
Things to consider
All candidates must attend our open recruitment day on Friday 6 November 2026 to be considered for these Apprentice Chef positions.