Apprentice Catering Assistant - Stafford

Compass Group UK & I - Apprenticeship Program; Stafford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking an Apprentice Catering Assistant in Stafford. This full-time role offers 30 hours per week, with full training provided. Ideal candidates should be passionate about food and customer service. Responsibilities include preparing food, assisting chefs, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Benefits include discounts, healthcare plans, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted health cash plan

Sharebuy Scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Candidates must be aged 18+ and require a driving license.
• No experience necessary as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality food.
• Support chefs in daily kitchen tasks.
• Handle customer payments using till systems.
• Monitor inventories and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Basic culinary knife techniques

Catering operations understanding

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Apprentice Catering Assistant - Stafford

Salary/Hourly Rate: £12.21 per hour

Location: 7 Harry Kerr Drive, Stafford, England, ST16 1WT

Reporting to: Soft Services Assistant Facilities Manager

Hours/working pattern: 30 Hours Per Week

Contractual Requirements: Candidates must be aged 18+ and require a driving license

We’re currently recruiting for an ambitious apprentice catering assistant to help us create exceptional food experiences for B&I on a full-time basis contracted to 30 hours per week.

As an apprentice catering assistant you will be working in a passionate and hard-working team to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

You do not need to have any experience to apply for this vacancy as full training will be provided as part of the apprenticeship!

On completion of the Apprenticeship you will achieve the Production Chef L2 and become a qualified catering assistant

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious high quality food that delights our client and customers.
• Actively supporting chefs in daily kitchen tasks including mise en place, cooking assistance, and post-service clean-up
• Supporting customer satisfaction through direct service
• Handling customer payments and processing transactions using till systems
• Daily kitchen tasks such as pot wash and cleaning.
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations

Ideal Apprentice

• Skilled in basic culinary knife techniques.
• Foundational understanding of catering operations, including food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Experienced in catering environments with a solid understanding of food service operations and customer care.
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service

Benefits

• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sharebuy Scheme
• Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
• Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment, Health &Wellbeing and Travel discounts
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Vodaphone discounts
• On-going training & development and career pathway

About Compass Group UK&I

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Every day, our business & industry (B&I) food service, facilities management and cleaning teams put a spring in the step of thousands of people as they enjoy the hospitality of our restaurants, cafes, delis or bars in their place of work. Whether it’s for an office, visitor attraction or cultural event, our teams provide sustainable food services and eco-friendly facilities management for our clients and their employees, each and every day.

Company Philosophy

Feeding a positive company culture with business catering

No matter how busy people are, setting aside just a few minutes to enjoy great tasting food that’s fresh, contemporary and sociable often spurs them on. With the importance of both physical and mental wellness greater than ever, our workplace culinary solutions aim to make people feel better, so they can accomplish more.

Companies that provide high quality, sustainable contract catering, that truly nourishes their employees, are investing in their culture. As a result, they’re creating workplaces that people are happy to be in or want to be a part of.

Flexible business & industry catering solutions

Our established range of B&I contract catering brands provide bespoke services to a range of businesses across the UK. From fine dining experiences to office catering and staff canteens, we tailor our business and industry catering services to our client’s individual needs in London and beyond. Each led by expert culinary executives, our catering teams form a critical support services, ensuring that we help our clients to make each day shine.

Note

Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.