Catering Apprenticeship: Start Your Kitchen Career

Busy Bees Nurseries; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Benefits platform with discounts

Holiday 28 days including bank

Birthday off

Childcare discount 50%

Family leave & return-to-work bonus

Menopause support (Peppy)

Salary Finance

EAP & Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Pension Cushon

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is offering a Catering Apprenticeship in the United Kingdom. You will work alongside experienced catering professionals to prepare nutritious meals for children and staff, while learning food hygiene, stock rotation, and kitchen practices.

This role emphasizes hands-on experience in a supportive nursery kitchen, with mentoring from a Development Coach and opportunities for long‑term career growth within the Busy Bees nurseries network.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about developing a career in catering.
• UK resident for at least 3 consecutive years to meet funding eligibility.
• Evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE 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 for children and staff.
• Build effective relationships with team members and contribute to a positive kitchen environment.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organisation across kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow all food hygiene and safety protocols to safeguard wellbeing.
• Work towards completing your Busy Bees apprenticeship within the expected timeframe.

Skills

Passion for catering

Eagerness to learn

Team player

Good communication

Education

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

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries is offering a Catering Apprenticeship in the United Kingdom. You will work alongside experienced catering professionals to prepare nutritious meals for children and staff, while learning food hygiene, stock rotation, and kitchen practices.

This role emphasizes hands-on experience in a supportive nursery kitchen, with mentoring from a Development Coach and opportunities for long‑term career growth within the Busy Bees nurseries network.