CHEF HANDS PROGRAMME - YOUR KITCHEN JOURNEY STARTS HERE!
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 11, 2026.
CHEF HANDS PROGRAMME
Your Journey into the Kitchen Starts Here
Ever thought about becoming a chef? Love food? Enjoy working as part of a team? Looking for an opportunity to learn a new skill and gain real kitchen experience?
Chef Hands is designed for people who are ready to take their first step into the culinary world. You don't need years of experience. You don't need to know every knife skill or cooking technique. What matters most is a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. We'll teach you the rest.
Our Chef Hands programme is designed to help people take their first steps into the culinary world, building confidence, skills and experience in a supportive environment. You'll be guided by talented chefs who genuinely want to see you succeed and help you discover what you're capable of.
So if you love food, enjoy working with people and are ready for a new challenge, this could be the start of something exciting.
What Will You Learn?
- Food Safety & Hygiene
- Kitchen Operations
- Safe Working Practices
- Service Standards
- Teamwork & Communication
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Organisation
You'll work alongside experienced chefs during live services and events, learning how a professional kitchen operates while developing your own skills and confidence.
Full Support Every Step of the Way
Starting something new can feel daunting, but that's exactly why Chef Hands exists.
Our Learn, Train, Work, Earn, Succeed programme is built around supporting you every step of the way. You'll receive ongoing guidance, practical training and mentorship from chefs who have worked at some of the UK's most prestigious sporting and hospitality events.
We're passionate about developing people and helping them grow, whether you're looking for your first kitchen role or hoping to build a long-term career in food.
What We're Looking For
We're not looking for perfection.
We're looking for potential.
You should have:
A genuine interest in food and hospitality
A positive, hardworking attitude
A willingness to learn
Reliability and commitment
The ability to work as part of a team
Comfort working busy services and occasional 12-hour shifts
Be aged 18+
A CV and short cover letter
⭐ The Most Important Ingredient? You.
Kitchen skills can be taught. Confidence can be built. Experience comes with time. What can't be taught is enthusiasm, commitment and a great attitude.
If you're ready to learn, work hard and be part of an exciting culinary journey, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Now!
Complete our short online application form (make sure to attach your CV and cover letter!) - tell us about yourself, and why you would LOVE this opportunity! Use this space to really show us what makes you stand out from the crowd and why you would be a great fit for our Chef Hands team. We can’t wait to hear from you!