Food and Beverage Apprentice

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

Training provided

Career development

Job summary

Oxford Lifelong Learning, part of the University of Oxford, invites applications for a Food & Beverage Apprentice to support catering across Oxford sites. The role involves assisting with breakfast, lunch and dinner service, conference catering, and helping prepare and serve refreshments.

You will join a welcoming team, gain practical hospitality experience, and learn on the job in a world‑class university environment. Training is provided and progression opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in hospitality and customer service.
• Friendly, professional and approachable demeanor.
• Punctual, reliable and eager to learn.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist across catering services: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Support conference and event catering and set up spaces.
• Serve customers, operate tills and handle transactions.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Skills

Hospitality interest

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

None required

Job description

Oxford Lifelong Learning in the Department for Continuing Education, Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA

Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts.

We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.

While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year.We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise.

Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford.

Are you enthusiastic, reliable and passionate about customer service? We're looking for aFood & Beverage Apprenticeto join our Catering Team, helping deliver an excellent food and beverage experience for students, staff, visitors and conference guests.

About the Role

Working across our Oxford sites, you'll support a range of catering services, including:

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner service
• Conference and event catering
• Preparing and serving refreshments
• Setting up dining and meeting spaces
• Operating tills and handling customer transactions
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and customer care

What We're Looking For

You will:

• Have a genuine interest in hospitality and customer service
• Be friendly, professional and approachable
• Be punctual, reliable and trustworthy
• Show enthusiasm, energy and a willingness to learn
• Enjoy working as part of a team

Working Hours

• 36.5 hours per week
• Five days out of seven, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Based mainly at Rewley House (Central Oxford) and occasionally at Ewert House (Summertown)
• 38 days holiday per year including bank holidays

Why Join Us?

• Earn while you learn in a recognised apprenticeship role
• Gain practical hospitality and catering experience
• Work within one of the world’s leading universities
• Develop transferable customer service and teamwork skills
• Be part of a supportive and professional team environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hospitality experience while developing skills withinOxford Lifelong Learning. Apply today to start your career in food and beverage service.

Future Prospects

This vacancy contract is for 18 months.

Skills required

• Have a genuine interest in hospitality and customer service
• Be friendly, professional and approachable
• Be punctual, reliable and trustworthy
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Show enthusiasm, energy and a willingness to learn
• Enjoy working as part of a team

Qualifications required

None required as full training will be given.

Work well as an individual and as part of a teamReliable

Things to consider

This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received and you may be invited to an interview before the closing date. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.