Chef Apprentice

Core Kitchen Responsibilities

Food Preparation: Assist in preparing ingredients for meals, including chopping vegetables, marinating proteins, and portioning dishes according to Sodexo’s standards. Cooking Support: Work under supervision to cook and assemble dishes, ensuring compliance with recipes and nutritional guidelines. Menu Execution: Support the delivery of daily menus tailored to the needs of defence personnel, including dietary requirements and high-volume service. Compliance and Safety
Health & Safety Standards: Follow strict food hygiene protocols, including cleaning workstations, proper storage, and temperature checks. Allergen Management: Ensure accurate labelling and safe handling of allergens in line with Sodexo’s compliance framework.
Security Protocols: Adhere to site-specific security measures required in defence environments. Operational Duties Stock Control: Assist with inventory checks, rotation of stock, and reporting shortages to maintain operational efficiency.
Waste Reduction: Implement Sodexo’s sustainability practices by minimising food waste and supporting recycling initiatives. Equipment Care: Clean and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure safety and longevity. Team and Development Learning and Development: Engage in on-the-job training, shadow experienced chefs, and participate in apprenticeship learning modules. Customer Service: Interact professionally with military personnel and staff, ensuring a positive dining experience. Collaboration: Work as part of a team to deliver meals on time, especially during peak service periods.

Training:

Mainly delivered on site with attendance at some specialist culinary masterclasses.

Training Outcome:

Upon completion, apprentices are invited to apply for permanent roles in the business where available.

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 :
Monday to Friday ( Early's 05.30-14.00 / Lates 11.00-19.30).

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative