Retail Associate Apprentice THE TOFFEE HUT LIMITED

An exciting opportunity to join a growing local confectionery manufacturer and coffee shop business. Working as part of a friendly team, you will be responsible for interacting with customers and delivering exceptional customer service. This will involve maintaining the company's reputation and understanding all aspects of the business.

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Closing date: 31 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    Full training provided and opportunities to progress within business.

  • Working week

    Variable shifts across 7 days. Typical shift patterns of 8am - 5pm & 9am - 5.30pm. Work will be split across both shops in Mansfield Town Centre. Exact working days and hours TBC

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    12 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000198063

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Serving and communicating with customers
  • Maintaining front of house
  • Maintaining back of house
  • Ensuring continuity of service
  • Developing interpersonal skills
  • Managing and replenishing stock levels
  • Packing/labelling of products
  • Maintaining reports
  • Adhering to food hygiene and safety guidelines
  • Barista training

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

Level 2 Retailer apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills if required.

This is a work-based programme which means that all of your learning will take place on the site of your employment and within your contracted working hours. We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you can attend in person at our Derby Road campus or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model.

You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio.

At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential of full-time employment upon successful completion of apprenticeship. Potential of further training too, for example Retail Team Leader Level 3.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-3 / A*-D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-3 / A*-D) Essential

About the employer

We are a unique small business and opened our boutique cafe in April 2021. Offering a wide selection of handmade artisan toffee, locally sourced coffee (200 Degrees from Nottingham), speciality teas, cakes, brownies, cheesecakes, freshly baked scones and a selection of panini’s, ciabattas, rolls and wraps! Plus we sell our confectionery wholesale, so our kitchen is always very busy! Since opening we have been nominated, and won, numerous awards, and been voted the best coffee shop in Mansfield and Ashfield!

Employer

THE TOFFEE HUT LIMITED

Address

14 Regent Street

Mansfield

NG18 1SS

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Training

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Contact

Leoni Nath

leoni.nath@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900469

Apprenticeship standard

Retailer

Level 2 (GCSE)

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