Catering Apprentice Level 2
4 days ago
Saint Albans
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Start Your Career with a Catering Apprenticeship!\n\nAre you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry? If you're eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, our Catering Apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity for you.\n\nWhether you're stepping into catering for the first time or looking to build on your skills, you’ll be supported every step of the way in a busy, friendly nursery environment where your contribution really matters. Why Start a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees?\n\nChoosing a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees means joining a warm, supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and build confidence as you begin your catering career.\n\n As an apprentice, you will:Work alongside experienced and encouraging catering professionals who will guide you in preparing nutritious, freshly made meals\n\nGain hands‑on experience in food preparation, hygiene, stock rotation, and safe kitchen practice\n\nReceive tailored mentoring and regular support from your Development Coach.\n\nBuild essential skills and confidence while working in a real nursery kitchen\n\nTrain in a supportive, nurturing environment within the UK’s leading nursery group, offering long‑term career potential\n\nYou’ll learn everything needed to thrive in a catering career — while helping provide healthy, nutritious meals for children every day. Why Busy Bees? At Busy Bees, we’re proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Our mission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life. We’ve also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, and we’re committed to making sure every team member feels valued, supported, and listened to.You’ll also experience:Our award‑winning Bee Curious curriculum - designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love of learning in every child.\n\nA workplace culture where every team member feels valued and supported\n\nOpportunities to get involved in our charity partnership with BBC Children in Need\n\n Busy Bees Benefits We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:Competitive salary\n\nOngoing training and career progression\n\nAccess to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge range of retailers\n\nUp to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n\nYour birthday off — our gift to you!\n\n50% childcare discount\n\nEnhanced family leave and return‑to‑work bonus\n\nMenopause support through Peppy\n\nFinancial guidance through Salary Finance\n\nEmployee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders\n\nCycle to Work scheme\n\nWorkplace pension with Cushon\n\nOption for discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)\n\n Role Responsibilities: \nYour responsibilities and expectations\n\nAs a Catering Apprentice, you’ll:\n\nAssist in planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and follow food safety standards.\n\nSupport the delivery of high-quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience for all children and staff.\n\nBuild effective working relationships with team members and contribute to a positive, supportive kitchen environment.\n\nHelp maintain cleanliness and organisation across the kitchen and dining areas.\n\nFollow all food hygiene and safety protocols to safeguard children's and staff wellbeing.\n\nWork proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe\n\nBe proactive and eager to learn new skills within a busy kitchen setting.\n\nDemonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and continually improving your practice.\n\nCommunicate regularly with your Line Manager about tasks, progress, and learning within the kitchen.\n\n Required Qualifications: Essential Criteria\n\nTo apply, you must:\n\nBe passionate about developing a career in catering\n\nTo meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years\n\nBe able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills)\n\n \n\nDesirable (but not essential)\n\nAny previous experience in catering or food preparation\n\nA Level 2 qualification in Food Hygiene\n\n \n\nStart your future in Catering with a team that believes in your potential. Apply now and begin your Busy Bees Catering Apprenticeship journey!\n\nApplications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found