Join Our Team as a Modern Apprentice in Professional Cookery!\n\nNHS Lanarkshire is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for Modern Apprenticeships in Professional Cookery within University Hospital Wishaw.\n\nAnnex 21 - As a trainee your pay is determined as a percentage of pay for qualified staff, in accordance with Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms and conditions so you will be paid 70% of the salary in year 1.\n\n\nKey Details:\n\nLocation: University Hospital Wishaw\nDuration: Fixed term post for 12 months\nEligibility: Applicants should be aged 16 to 24 years old on 1st of October 2025, (or up to 29 years for applicants who have a disability or those with *care experience) are eligible. Must demonstrate proficiency at SCQF Level 5/National 5 Level.\n\nDuties as a Chef may include:\n\n-Preparation of daily menu items for patients, Staff & public /visitors\n-Production, presentation & service of function menus as required\n-The correct and safe use of all equipment used in daily food production\n-Ensure the department hygiene standards are maintained in all food prep areas\n-To comply with food hygiene regulations & HACCP policy ensuring daily food samples are taken\n\nYou will receive training to become competent in all of your tasks.\n\nNo Prior Experience Necessary: No prior experience necessary but some understanding of a kitchen/hospitality environment would be an advantage. What We Offer:\n\nTraining: Gain invaluable on-the-job training to develop a diverse range of catering skills.\nQualification: Work towards achieving a SCQF Level 5 qualification in Professional Cookery with City of Glasgow College, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.\nSupport: You will be well supported on this Modern Apprenticeship Programme with a dedicated workplace buddy, a Job Coach from the in-house Employability Team and regular networking sessions with other apprentices.\n What We're Looking For:\n\nMotivated Individuals: Highly motivated and committed individuals eager to join our Modern Apprenticeship Programme.\nSkills: Strong communication, customer service, someone who can follow instructions well and understand the importance of their role in delivering a vital service to patients, time management skills, along with the ability to understand and follow various procedures and processes.\nInterest: A particular interest in catering and chef roles, coupled with a positive attitude towards work and professional development.\nQualifications: You are required to demonstrate that you can work at National 5/SCQF level 5