Catering Apprentice: Start Your Kitchen Career & Growth

Busy Bees; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and career progession

Up to 28 days holiday per year (incl.

Birthday off — our gift to you!

Up to 50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return-to‑工作

Cycle to Work scheme

Workplace pension

Job summary

Busy Bees invites you to start a Catering Apprenticeship in Preston, joining the UK’s leading nursery group. You’ll learn hands-on in a busy kitchen, preparing nutritious meals for children and staff while following strict hygiene standards.

You will be mentored by experienced professionals and supported through a structured apprenticeship program designed to build confidence and practical catering skills.

Qualifications

• Passion for developing a career in catering.
• UK resident for at least 3 consecutive years.
• Evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE 3/D or Level 2 Functional Skills).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals meeting dietary requirements and food safety standards.
• Support the delivery of high-quality catering services for children and staff.
• Build effective working relationships with team members in a positive kitchen environment.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organisation across kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow all food hygiene and safety protocols to safeguard wellbeing.
• Progress through Busy Bees Education and Training apprenticeship within the expected timeframe.

Skills

Passion for catering

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Busy Bees invites you to start a Catering Apprenticeship in Preston, joining the UK’s leading nursery group. You’ll learn hands-on in a busy kitchen, preparing nutritious meals for children and staff while following strict hygiene standards.

You will be mentored by experienced professionals and supported through a structured apprenticeship program designed to build confidence and practical catering skills.