Apprentice Catering Assistant

Wes Rice: Development + Design; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading contract catering company focused on transforming school dining experiences! As an Apprentice Catering Assistant, you'll dive into the culinary world, learning to prepare delicious dishes while ensuring exceptional service. This role offers a unique opportunity to balance work and study, with a commitment to your professional growth and development. With a focus on creativity and passion for food, you'll be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you're eager to enhance your culinary skills and make a positive impact in the education sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Work-life Balance

Career Growth Opportunities

Continuous Learning

Full Training Provided

Qualifications

• Keen interest in food and willingness to learn cooking skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes from the menu.
• Provide friendly and polite customer service.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Health and Safety Compliance

Cooking Skills

Education

Level 2 Production Chef Apprenticeship

Job description

Job Introduction

About Us:

Welcome to Aspens Services Ltd, where we're spicing up school food! As a market-leading contract catering company, we're all about bringing creativity and excitement to the kitchen. We combine our expertise in the education sector with the latest food trends to create unforgettable dining experiences for children and students. Our secret ingredient? Passion for excellent service and a love for great food!

We're looking for someone special with a keen interest in food to learn how to prepare and cook some of our fantastic recipes, whilst supporting the team to ensure we can offer the best level of service to our customers.

The Role:

As an Apprentice Catering Assistant you will support the team in basic food preparation and provide excellent service to both students and staff.

Your responsibilities will also include:

1. Preparing and cooking dishes from our menu
2. Working on the tills during service
3. Cleaning duties within the kitchen
4. Ensuring health and safety compliance is met
5. Providing friendly and polite customer service to all

Training and Apprenticeship:

You'll enrol on the Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship with Aspens Services. If you require English and Maths, we'll also help you achieve this in-house.

The training will take place monthly on-site and/or online. You'll have your own skills coach, who will provide support and guidance, alongside your manager.

We will provide full training to ensure you are successful in the role, alongside functional skills if required.

Why Join Us?

1. Work-life Balance: Working Monday to Friday, 17.5 hours per week, with no late nights! 34 weeks per year based around term time with an additional 6 weeks for learning.
2. Career Growth: Join a fast-growing company with endless career opportunities.
3. Continuous Learning: Access further apprenticeships and training courses to keep your skills sharp.
4. Career progression: You will become a fully qualified Production Chef at the end of your apprenticeship with progression opportunities into operations.

If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a fun and rewarding environment, we want you on our team! Let's create amazing food experiences together.

Note: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Ready to make a difference? Apply Now! Let's cook up something great together at Aspens Services Ltd!