Catering Apprentice: Launch Your Kitchen Career in Nursery

Busy Bees; Enfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday (incl. bank)

Birthday off

Up to 50% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Busy Bees invites you to start a Catering Apprenticeship in our nurseries, where you’ll learn by doing in a busy, friendly kitchen. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow food safety standards, and receive mentoring as you progress through the apprenticeship.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in food preparation, kitchen hygiene, stock rotation, and safe practices while benefiting from a supportive, long‑term career path within the UK's leading nursery group.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about developing a career in catering.
• To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years.
• Be able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and follow food safety standards.
• Support the delivery of high-quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience for all children and staff.
• Build effective working relationships with team members and contribute to a positive, supportive kitchen environment.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow all food hygiene and safety protocols to safeguard children's and staff wellbeing.
• Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe

Skills

Catering basics

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English (or Level 2 Functional Skills)

Job description

Busy Bees invites you to start a Catering Apprenticeship in our nurseries, where you’ll learn by doing in a busy, friendly kitchen. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow food safety standards, and receive mentoring as you progress through the apprenticeship.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in food preparation, kitchen hygiene, stock rotation, and safe practices while benefiting from a supportive, long‑term career path within the UK's leading nursery group.