Catering Apprentice Level 2 - Start Your Kitchen Career

Busy Bees Nurseries; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and career progress

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is offering a Catering Apprenticeship within our busy nursery kitchens. Start your career learning from experienced catering professionals while preparing nutritious meals for children and staff.

You will gain hands-on experience in food preparation, hygiene, stock rotation and safe kitchen practice, with mentoring from a dedicated Development Coach and support to complete the Busy Bees Education and Training apprenticeship program.

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about developing a career in catering.
• UK resident for at least 3 consecutive years.
• Evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills).
• Desirable: Any previous experience in catering or food preparation.
• Desirable: A Level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene.

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 for children and staff.
• Build effective working relationships within the kitchen team.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organisation across kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow all food hygiene and safety protocols to safeguard wellbeing.
• Work toward completing the apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

Skills

Passion for catering

Maths & English GCSE

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade 3/D or above) or Level 2 Functional Skills

Food Hygiene Level 2 (Desirable)

Tools

Food safety awareness

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries is offering a Catering Apprenticeship within our busy nursery kitchens. Start your career learning from experienced catering professionals while preparing nutritious meals for children and staff.

You will gain hands-on experience in food preparation, hygiene, stock rotation and safe kitchen practice, with mentoring from a dedicated Development Coach and support to complete the Busy Bees Education and Training apprenticeship program.