Trainee Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Larkhill
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Passion for food Willingness to learn Teamwork Attention to detail Verbal communication Time management Food safety awareness Basic cooking skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Trainee Chef

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Trainee Chef for their kitchen at RA Mess, Larkhill Garrison, Larkhill, SP4 8QT. This is a full-time, on-site apprenticeship opportunity.

Salary: £12.71 per hour | Hours: 37.5 per week, 5 out of 7 days, shifts 06:30-14:30 or 12:00-20:00 | Closing date: 13 May 2026

About the Role

This is a fully funded Level 2 Chef Apprenticeship through the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Apprentice Culinary Academy. You will gain real job experience, mentorship, masterclasses, and competitions.

What you’ll do:

  • Fully funded Level 2 Chef Apprenticeship qualification
  • Real job experience in a professional kitchen, learning from talented chefs
  • Ongoing mentorship, training, and support via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Apprentice Culinary Academy
  • Specialist culinary masterclasses, events and competitions, including Plant Forward, Nutrition, and Chocolatier Masterclasses
  • A role that evolves with you – grow your skills, shape your own journey, and build a career you’re proud of

What we’re looking for:

  • A passion for food and a keen interest in a career as a chef
  • Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards
  • Good verbal communication skills

No previous kitchen experience is needed – just a genuine passion for food and a willingness to learn.

Key Benefits

  • Advice and guidance – legal, financial, personal support
  • Pension Plan
  • Wellbeing support – mental health online support 24/7
  • Generous leave – holidays, care needs, or major life events
  • Discounts and savings – Bike to Work scheme, retail deals
  • Virtual GP – 24-hour video or phone consultations
  • Free meals on duty (site dependent)
  • Uniform and PPE provided

Why [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the UK’s leading hospitality and facilities management providers, serving schools, hospitals, defence sites, and corporate offices. Through the Apprentice Culinary Academy, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] invests in the next generation of chefs.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to social impact – over 50% of colleagues volunteer annually, and the Charitable Foundation has donated over £9 million to charities.

Location

Larkhill, United Kingdom, SP4 8QT. Free car parking available. Check local transport via Traveline.

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