Apprentice Commis Chef

Package Description

Belong in a team and thrive in service.

• Commis Chef Apprenticeship
• 30 hours per week
•  Monday - Friday 8am-2pm 
• £8.50 per hour
• Access to public transport
• Parking is offsite
• Sodexo benefits

​Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is ST5 4DB

Job Introduction

A role where you can bring your passion for food.

As a Apprentice Commis Chef at Sodexo in Nuffield North staffs, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 4DB, you’ll have an enthusiasm for food and a willingness to learn and develop your skills. If you are a hard-working and passionate individual with a desire to develop culinary skills, we want to hear from you, join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with the preparation and cooking of dishes under the guidance of the head or senior chef.
• Ensure work areas and equipment are kept clean and tidy
• Work collaboratively with other members of the brigade to ensure service runs smoothly.
• Comply with all Company and hospital policies and procedures.

What you bring: 

• Basic food-handling skills are desirable, but not essential if you are willing to learn.
• Previous kitchen experience
• Great communication skills
• A positive attitude 
• Willing to learn new skills e.g., Health & Safety, Health & Hygiene, Food Safety

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.
• 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 free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement 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 a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment. 
• Competitive compensation. 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About The Company

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. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.