Catering Apprentice

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension scheme

Discounts via Vivup App

CPD days

Travel schemes

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking an Apprentice Catering Assistant to join our catering team as an ‘all-rounder’. You will cook for learners and staff, and serve on the refectory counter, gaining hands-on experience across front-of-house and kitchen duties.

The role includes training in event preparation and barista skills, with development opportunities and a proactive, detail-focused team. Interviews planned for week commencing 24 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and serve learners and staff.
• Opportunity to train in event preparation and barista skills.
• Customer service experience is welcome.
• Enthusiasm, proactivity and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Cook for learners and staff in the catering team.
• Serve on the counter within the refectory.
• Support event preparation and develop barista skills.

Skills

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Proactivity

Enthusiasm

Education

Catering apprenticeship

Job description

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential.Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support

to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

What you'll do and who we're looking for

We are looking for an Apprentice Catering Assistant who will be an ‘all-rounder’ within our catering team. The successful candidate will have a willingness to learn, cooking for both our learners and staff members. This role will also provide the opportunity to utilise any customer service experience you may be able to bring as you will serve on our counter within the refectory.

The role will also provide training and development opportunities for event preparation and barista skills. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, proactivity, attention to detail and flexibility.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Kirsty Worley (Deputy Catering Manager) on

[e-mail].

Interviews /Assessments are planned for: week commencing 24th August 2026

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £24,580 to £24,632 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for term time only or part time posts)

20 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave

• Access to

the NEST pension scheme

• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support

we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected.

Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together

, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We value accessibility and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you need help or information in another format, contact [e-mail] or call us on 0115 884 2222.

Please note that this role does not meet the standard salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. However, Home Office exemptions may apply depending on individual circumstances. Candidates are advised to review the Skilled Worker visa criteria on GOV.UK before applying.