Catering Apprenticeship - Busy Bees Bedford Elstow BUSY BEES DAY NURSERIES (TRADING) LIMITED

Busy Bees Education and Training have a wide selection of food production chef apprentices throughout the Busy Bees Nurseries. They are looking for a Catering Apprentice, in Bedford Elstow. This apprenticeship will enable you to start your career within the catering industry by preparing fresh and nutritious meals alongside government guidance whilst gaining your apprenticeship. Duties include assisting the nursery chef to provide high quality, nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks in appropriate portion sizes.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 30 Nov 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,140.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday - 30 hours between 7.30am - 6.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    29 Jun 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000178756

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assist the nursery chef to provide high quality, nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks in appropriate portion sizes and consistencies in line with food hygiene and safety regulations and Busy Bees policies
  • When required, accept deliveries and store away appropriately following correct manual handling techniques and effective stock rotation
  • Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen, to meet internal audit requirements and ensure action points are addressed in a timely manner
  • Take responsibility for your role and aspire to Being your Best at all times

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

As an Apprentice, you will be working towards a Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship including Functional Skills (if required) alongside qualified staff who will show you the ropes.

You will be assigned a mentor to provide you with support within your nursery, helping you to complete the tasks you need so you can progress in your qualifications. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This could lead to a permanent role within the nursery once the applicant has completed the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade D / E /2 or FS Level 1) Desired

Things to consider

Applicant must be able to successfully obtain a DBS. This will be paid for by the Busy Bees Company

About the employer

Busy Bees Childcare are a long standing and leading childcare, delivering outstanding care across the UK. We are offering you an opportunity to apply for an early year's childcare apprenticeship, to start a career in childcare and various career progression roots and further training upon completion.

Employer

BUSY BEES DAY NURSERIES (TRADING) LIMITED

Address

1 Progress Park

Elstow

Bedford

MK42 9XE

Contact

Intake Team

Enquiries@bbtraining.com

01543 711153

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Training

Training provider

BUSY BEES EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Production chef

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Nov 2023