Apprentice Chef
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £6.40 to £11.44 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2024 |
| Location: | Macclesfield, SK10 2NA |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1472411/126783 |
Summary
At Sodexo, in Macclesfield, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Chef to experience hands-on learning from industry experts! If you have a passion for cooking and aspire to grow in a creative and corporate kitchen environment, this is the opportunity for you!
What the apprenticeship will involve:
- Assisting with food preparation and cooking under the guidance of our catering team leaders
- Ensuring high-quality standards in food production, working to recipe cards and menu cycles
- Supporting the planning and production of our daily food offers
- Learning and adopting various cooking techniques, processes and food safety practices
- Understanding the criticality of kitchen hygiene and allergen control, maintaining a clean and organised workspace
- Working with the senior team to understand stock control and best practices in regards to equipment
- Collaborating with the kitchen team to create innovative dishes
The apprentice scheme will run for a period of 4 years. During this time, you will cover a broad base of competency training with successive placements across the account in different areas to bring your skill level up to the required standard. In the 4th year you will be placed into an area which is deemed likely that a position will become vacant to the end of the apprenticeship.
The scheme is supported by HIT who are specialist training providers and provide expert support.
What you bring:
- Basic knowledge of kitchen operations
- A hands-on approach and eagerness to learn
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- No previous experience or qualifications are required. However you may be required to complete functional skills (Maths/English) if these are not already obtained
- A passion for the culinary world!
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
- A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including further apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
- Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
Package DescriptionAPPRENTICE CHEF
- Monday - Friday
- 37.5 hours per week
- £6.40 - £11.44 per hour (as per NMW) + Sodexo Benefits
- Full uniform and professional training provided
- 20 days annual leave increasing to 25 with service
- Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is (SK10 2NA)
About Sodexo
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.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.