Apprentice Catering Supervisor (Cook)

North East Jobs; Newton Bewley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council as an apprentice and kickstart your career in catering. This role offers hands-on experience while working towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship. Ideal for motivated individuals looking to make a difference in their community, with comprehensive training and support.

Benefits

27 days annual leave per year

Discounts at high street and online retailers

FREE Physiotherapy and Counselling services

Training and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications of English and Maths at Level 1 (equivalent to GCSE grade 3/D or above).
• Commitment to the full duration of the apprenticeship showing reliability and motivation.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Train with Catering Supervisors to manage a kitchen.
• Supervise the catering team and site.
• Work towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Customer Care

Education

English and Maths at Level 1

Job description

Closed for applications on 22/06/2025 23:59

National Minimum Wage for Age

30

Job Category:

Vacancy ID:

281675

Employment Location:

Stockton-on-Tees

Number of posts:

2

22 Jun

Further Information

Are you ready to kickstart your career, earn while you learn, and make a real difference in your community?

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we’re not just offering you an apprenticeship - we’re offering a launchpad for your future. We are a bold, brave, and innovative council, united by our values — working as one team, embracing diversity, delivering on our promises, striving for excellence, and putting our community at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic individual to train with our team of Catering Supervisors to develop the skills you need to manage a kitchen and provide a healthy and nutritionally balanced school meal. The successful applicant will be trained to provide the provision, organisation and supervision of the catering team and the site, and work towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification. The position requires an individual who is motivated, flexible and focused on Customer Care.

Experience of catering would be ideal but not necessary as training will be given. Basic Food Hygiene and an understanding of Healthy Eating Guidelines are also required.

What skills and experience do you need?

We are looking for someone who is passionate about working for our community and has the following qualifications / experience:

• Minimum qualifications of English and Maths at Level 1 (equivalent to GCSE grade 3/D or above / Functional Skills Level 1)
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to the full duration of the apprenticeship — showing reliability, motivation, and readiness to balance work and study responsibilities
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills - apprenticeships are designed for those ready to grow through hands-on experience and training.

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.

Please outline in your personal statement how you meet this criteria.

What can we offer you?

We offer our apprentices an excellent reward package including:

• A competitive salary while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

We pay our apprentices National Minimum Wage for Age:
Age 21 and over = £12.21 per hour
Age 18 to 20 = £10.00 per hour
Under 18 = £7.55 per hour

• 27 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays).
• Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about public service
• Access to mentoring, training, and personal development opportunities
• Discounts at high street and online retailers
• FREE Physiotherapy and Counselling services plus many other Wellbeing benefits.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Melanie Ryder, Operations Manager on 01642 527276 or email [e-mail]

Apply Now!

Whether you're just starting out or looking for a fresh direction, our apprenticeships are designed to help you thrive. Every task you take on, every skill you learn, and every idea you share contributes to something bigger - creating better lives for our community.
Be bold. Be brave. Be the future of public service.

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘[e-mail]’. All communication will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your North East Jobs account.

#INDLP