Catering Apprenticeship: Start Your Nursery Kitchen Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & progression

Hive benefits platform

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Salary Finance guidance

EAP & mental health

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is offering a Catering Apprenticeship in a busy nursery environment. You'll learn to plan and prepare nutritious meals, follow food safety standards, and work with a supportive team to deliver high‑quality catering for children and staff.

You’ll receive mentoring from a Development Coach, access to the Bee Curious curriculum, and benefits including a flexible career path within the UK’s leading nursery group. Applications are reviewed on rolling basis.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• As a Catering Apprentice, you’ll:
• 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
• Be proactive and eager to learn new skills within a busy kitchen setting.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and continually improving your practice.
• Communicate regularly with your Line Manager about tasks, progress, and learning within the kitchen.

Skills

Catering interest

Teamwork

Food hygiene awareness

Education

GCSE Maths and English (or Level 2 Functional Skills)

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries is offering a Catering Apprenticeship in a busy nursery environment. You'll learn to plan and prepare nutritious meals, follow food safety standards, and work with a supportive team to deliver high‑quality catering for children and staff.

You’ll receive mentoring from a Development Coach, access to the Bee Curious curriculum, and benefits including a flexible career path within the UK’s leading nursery group. Applications are reviewed on rolling basis.