Apprentice Food and Drink Process Operator

S3 ENTERTAINMENTS LTD

Cross Hills (BD20 7EH)

Closes in 29 days (Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 September 2026

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Summary

Join S3 Entertainment at a busy BP Petrol Station, working within their Greggs food-to-go operation. You’ll gain hands-on experience in food preparation, customer service and retail operations while developing skills in food safety, allergen awareness, stock control, till operation, equipment use and teamwork.

Wage

£15,392 to £24,454.04, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Food and drink process operator (level 2)
Hours
Working week will be confirmed if successful at interview.

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 20 October 2026

Duration

1 year

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

  • Preparing and serving food and beverages in accordance with Greggs procedures and food safety standards
  • Following food hygiene, allergen, temperature control and safe food-handling procedures
  • Operating ovens, food preparation equipment and other relevant equipment safely
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation and customer areas
  • Serving customers professionally and providing excellent customer service
  • Operating the till and processing cash and card payments accurately
  • Maintaining product availability, displays and presentation standards
  • Checking product dates, stock rotation and food quality
  • Monitoring food levels and supporting preparation to meet customer demand
  • Following procedures for food storage, waste and stock control
  • Supporting daily opening, closing and cleaning procedures
  • Following health and safety, fire, security and company procedures
  • Communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors and working as part of a busy team
  • Supporting promotions and maintaining high standards of customer experience

Where you'll work

Station Rd
Cross Hills
BD20 7EH

Training

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

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Training course

Food and drink process operator (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Follow food and drink production SOPs.
  • Apply product quality assurance SOPs.
  • Scan control, monitor and rotate stock.
  • Check and use tools and operate equipment and machinery.
  • Clean tools, equipment or lines.
  • Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Identify and resolve issues. Report issues.
  • Apply basic continuous improvement techniques.
  • Apply fault-finding and problem-solving techniques to common problems.
  • Collect and interpret information – text and data.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic.
  • Use information technology.
  • Follow work instructions - verbal or written.
  • Communicate with colleagues - verbal and non-verbal.
  • Follow food and drink production SOPs.
  • Apply product quality assurance SOPs.
  • Scan control, monitor and rotate stock.
  • Check and use tools and operate equipment and machinery.
  • Clean tools, equipment or lines.
  • Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Identify and resolve issues. Report issues.
  • Apply basic continuous improvement techniques.
  • Apply fault-finding and problem-solving techniques to common problems.
  • Collect and interpret information – text and data.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic.
  • Use information technology.
  • Follow work instructions - verbal or written.
  • Communicate with colleagues - verbal and non-verbal.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Mathematics (grade C/4)

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

Skills

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

About this employer

E3 Entertainments is a growing business operating BP Petrol Stations across Keighley and Halifax, West Yorkshire. The company provides customers with fuel, convenience retail products and food-to-go services, with a strong focus on delivering a friendly, efficient and welcoming customer experience.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Potential full-time role upon completion of apprenticeship. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Emmie Brown

emmie.brown@luminate.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054387.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11:59pm)