Food Technologist Administrator Apprentice

CLASSIC CUISINE OF NORTHAMPTON LTD

NORTHAMPTON (NN3 6RT)

Closes in 27 days (Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 March 2026

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Summary

Our client has been making delicious dishes for a variety of well-known restaurants for over 30 years, but no two days are ever the same. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a keen interest in the food industry and business administration. 

Wage

£15,600 a year

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Pay review after three months.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 28 April 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Supporting the technical team in assisting with food manufacturing processes and various tasks using Microsoft excel
  • Assisting in internal audits, generating Quality attribute sheets for new products & supporting the team with product trials
  • Filing and auditing paperwork
  • Assisting in the investigation of customer complaints

Where you'll work

7 POND WOOD CLOSE
MOULTON PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
NORTHAMPTON
NN3 6RT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

  • Remote Learning 
  • 6 hourse off the job learning delivered by Starting Off

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Math (grade 4/C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Our client has been making delicious dishes for a variety of well-known restaurants for over 30 years, but no two days are ever the same. They’re constantly innovating, creating new recipes, and improving their processes to make the food, and service, the best it can be. They are now on the lookout for a new Food Technologist Administrator apprentice to join their small, friendly team.

Company benefits

  • 20 days paid holiday + bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

  • Full time position on completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Lucy Harris

lucy.harris@startingoff.co.uk

01536851190

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023682.

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Closes in 27 days (Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11:59pm)