Role Overview:
Join Our Team at BusyBees – Start Your Career with a CateringApprenticeship!
Are you passionate about starting arewarding career in the catering industry? If you’re eager tolearn, grow, and develop your skills while working in a dynamic andsupportive environment, our CateringApprenticeship could be the perfect opportunityfor you.
Whetheryou’re stepping into catering for the first time or looking tobuild on your skills, you’ll be supported every step of the way ina busy, friendly nursery environment where your contribution reallymatters.
WhyStart a Catering Apprenticeship with Busy Bees?
Choosing a CateringApprenticeship with Busy Bees means joining a warm, supportiveenvironment where you can learn, grow, and build confidence as youbegin your catering career.
As an apprentice, youwill:
- Work alongside experienced andencouraging catering professionals who will guide you in preparingnutritious, freshly made meals
- Gain hands‑onexperience in food preparation, hygiene, stock rotation, and safekitchen practice
- Receive tailored mentoring andregular support from your DevelopmentCoach.
- Build essential skills and confidencewhile working in a real nursery kitchen
- Trainin a supportive, nurturing environment within the UK’s leadingnursery group, offering long‑term careerpotential
You’ll learn everythingneeded to thrive in a catering career — while helping providehealthy, nutritious meals for children everyday.
WhyBusyBees?
AtBusy Bees, we’re proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group, withnearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Ourmission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life.We’ve also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, andwe’re committed to making sure every team member feels valued,supported, and listened to.
You’ll alsoexperience:
- Our award‑winning BeeCurious curriculum – designed to spark imagination, confidence, anda love of learning in every child.
- A workplaceculture where every team member feels valued andsupported
- Opportunities to get involved in ourcharity partnership with BBC Children inNeed
BusyBeesBenefits
Weoffer a fantastic range of benefits,including:
- Competitivesalary
- Ongoing training and careerprogression
- Access to our Hive benefits andwellbeing platform – with discounts across a huge range ofretailers
- Up to 28 days holiday per year(including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off —our gift to you!
- 50% childcarediscount
- Enhanced family leave andreturn‑to‑work bonus
- Menopause support throughPeppy
- Financial guidance through SalaryFinance
- Employee Assistance Programme &Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Workscheme
- Workplace pension withCushon
- Option for discounted Private MedicalInsurance (PMI)
Role Responsibilities:
Yourresponsibilities and expectations
As aCatering Apprentice, you’ll:
- Assist in planning and preparingnutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and follow foodsafety standards.
- Support the delivery ofhigh-quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience forall children and staff.
- Build effective workingrelationships with team members and contribute to a positive,supportive kitchen environment.
- Help maintaincleanliness and organisation across the kitchen and diningareas.
- Follow all food hygiene and safetyprotocols to safeguard children’s and staffwellbeing.
- Work proactively toward completingyour apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Trainingwithin the expected timeframe
- Be proactive andeager to learn new skills within a busy kitchensetting.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ongoingprofessional development and continually improving yourpractice.
- Communicate regularly with your LineManager about tasks, progress, and learning within thekitchen.
Required Qualifications:
Essential Criteria
To apply, you must:
- Be passionate about developing acareer in catering
- To meet funding eligibility,you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3consecutive years
- Be able to provide evidenceof Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/Dor above or Level 2 Functional Skills)
Desirable (but notessential)
- Any previous experience incatering or food preparation
- A Level 2qualification in Food Hygiene
Start your future in Catering with a team that believes inyour potential. Apply now and begin your Busy BeesCatering Apprenticeship journey!
Applications will be reviewed asthey are received, and interviews will take place on a rollingbasis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if asuitable candidate is found.
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