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Careers

Build a career you can be proud of.

The work you do can make someone’s day. From creating great food to supporting customers and colleagues, every role at apetito plays a part in improving people’s lives. 

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About

Make a difference with every meal

<p>At apetito, food is never just food. It’s care, dignity and connection — all served on a plate. We believe that everyone deserves meals that not only taste great but truly make a difference to their day.</p>

<p>Our teams work together to create delicious, nutritious dishes that support people in hospitals, schools, care homes and communities across the UK. Whether you’re a chef, driver, dietitian or designer, your work helps someone enjoy mealtime with comfort and confidence.</p>

<p>When you build your career with us, you’re helping to nourish lives. You’ll be part of a company that values people first, invests in your growth and celebrates the pride that comes from doing good work that matters.</p>

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Supporting you at every step of your career with us

We’re here to help you take your next step with confidence. Explore the pages below to discover opportunities for students, how we support your development, and what to expect from our application process.
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Applying as a graduate or postgraduate

Begin your career with purpose and hands‑on experience. Discover how we support students and graduates to make a real difference.
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Grow

Supporting your career with training & development

Build your confidence, knowledge and skills. Learn how our learning programmes help you grow throughout your career.
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Learn more about our application process

Take the next step towards joining us. Find out what to expect and how we’ll guide you from application to first day.
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Benefits

Careers that nourish on every level.

We want you to feel valued at work and supported beyond it. That’s why our benefits are designed to help you make the most of life, both in and outside work.

More than just your salary.

From extra holiday to everyday savings, our benefits help you make more of your time and money.
  • Discretionary annual bonus scheme
  • 25 or 33 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata), depending on your normal working pattern
  • Option to buy up to five additional days’ holiday each year (pro rata)
  • Long-service milestone rewards
  • Employer-matched pension contributions of at least 4% and life assurance worth at least one year’s annual salary
  • Cycle to Work and home and technology salary sacrifice schemes
  • Subsidised canteen at Trowbridge and Portbury, plus free parking at most sites
  • Perkbox membership, including retail discounts
  • Discounts on apetito and Wiltshire Farm Foods products (subject to availability)

Support for life beyond work.

Whether you’re looking after your wellbeing, growing your family or giving back to a cause you care about, we’re here to support you.

  • Free annual flu vaccination
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including counselling services
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Fertility treatment policy, including paid time off for treatment
  • Parental leave of up to 12 months, including six months on full pay (subject to qualifying service)
  • Four weeks’ paid paternity leave
  • One paid volunteering day each year to support a UK-based cause you care about (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
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Proud to be a Living Wage employer.

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We’ve always believed in giving our people a fair return for their efforts. It’s why, 10 years ago, we became an accredited Living Wage employer.

People

What's it like to be part of our team?

Meet our people and discover what life at apetito is really like.

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Our values

We believe in doing things the right way.

Our values shape how we work, from the food we make to the way we support our customers, communities and each other.

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  • Great food to be proud of. Our chefs and nutrition experts work together to create delicious, nutritious meals for a wide range of dietary needs. It’s food we can all be proud of.

  • Enhancing health and wellbeing. We believe good food and nutrition can make a real difference to people’s wellbeing. That’s why we create meals that help people eat well and support their independence.

  • Ethical and sustainable. We want to make a positive difference today without compromising tomorrow. From responsible sourcing and supporting British farmers to our science based Net Zero commitment and charity work, we’re working towards a more sustainable future.

  • A passion for service. Great service starts with caring about people. We listen, work together and look for ways to make things better for our customers, colleagues and communities.

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Ready to make a real difference?

Explore our current vacancies and discover where your skills, experience and ambition could take you. We'd love to hear from you.

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