Commercial Catering Equipment Apprentice

Summary

The role of commercial catering equipment apprentice is to learn how to install, commission, maintain and repair commercial catering equipment, such as combination ovens, fryers, grills and griddles, cooking ranges, dishwashers, microwave ovens etc. Some of the equipment may be gas or electrical and may involve plumbing and electronic controls.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Wage - £20k - £25k p/a

Training course

Commercial catering equipment technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

2 years 3 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

The role of commercial catering equipment apprentice is to learn how to install, commission, maintain and repair commercial catering equipment, such as combination ovens, fryers, grills and griddles, cooking ranges, dishwashers, microwave ovens etc. Some of the equipment may be gas or electrical and may involve plumbing and electronic controls.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Attend college on day release to carry out the Commercial catering equipment technician (level 3) qualification
Build / maintain effective relationships and communicate in a collaborative manner with customers’ and team members.
Communicate regularly and effectively with the service department.
Continually develop a sound knowledge and understanding of the principles of operation of most types of commercial catering equipment and how to fault find / rectify faults.
Maintain and continually develop a sound knowledge of sources of technical information and help for most catering equipment manufacturers’ products.
Keep up to date with applicable regulations and standards.
Identify and enter correct parts information required, or contact parts supplier for quote and record information onto service software.
Maintain smart and clean in appearance, in company corporate work wear, at all time.
Correct use and application of all required PPE whilst performing duties for the company
Tools and test equipment maintained in good working order, and where necessary, correctly calibrated.
Compliance with all legislative, company and client standards and procedures whilst performing your duties.
Compliance with all H&S requirements whilst performing your duties.
IT experience and proficiency to enable productive use of company issue of IT equipment.
Attend training courses as and when directed.

Where you'll work

3 Crompton Road
Stevenage
SG1 2XP

Training

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

College or training organisation

GREENDALE LIMITED

Your training course

Commercial catering equipment technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Undertake routine servicing of commercial catering equipment.
Interpret, follow and adhere to Service Level Agreements, legal requirements, specifications, and customer needs.
Plan, organise and schedule own/others' work for example task delegation, work-flow, route planning, time management.
Conduct site survey, including recording and updating risk assessments and method statements.
Interpret job requirements for example job specification, technical drawings, wiring diagrams and Manufacturers’ Instruction manuals.
Determine and source resources for example materials, parts, time and equipment.
Manage stock levels.
Install connecting pipework for gas, water and drainage to mains service.
Conduct electrical connection, disconnection and/or isolation of catering or ancillary equipment.
Conduct gas connection, disconnection and/or isolation of catering or ancillary equipment.
Conduct water and drainage connection, disconnection and/or isolation of catering or ancillary equipment.
Operate and maintain tools and instruments in correct working order, including drills, power tools, spirit levels, specialist tools/instruments.
Commission/re-commision catering and ancillary equipment.
Diagnose faults in catering or ancillary equipment; identify and implement solutions including fitting replacement or repairing parts.
Test catering or ancillary equipment and quality assure to manufacturers’ specification.
Report completion of work carried out to customer and management/office.
Categorise decommissioned catering or ancillary equipment for reuse, disposal or recycling.
Complete documentation for example asset management records, work sheets, waste environmental records.
Collect, record and provide data, for example gas, water pressures and air quality readings.
Use IT equipment including computers and smart phones and software for example email, internet browsers, word processing and spreadsheets.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, internal or external, for example customers, colleagues, managers, general public.
Provide information, guidance or training to stakeholders including demonstrating the correct operation of equipment.
Conduct all duties in adherence with health and safety directives and environmental policy and procedures.
Store and transport materials, parts, equipment and tools.
Undertake routine servicing of commercial catering equipment.
Interpret, follow and adhere to Service Level Agreements, legal requirements, specifications, and customer needs.
Plan, organise and schedule own/others' work for example task delegation, work-flow, route planning, time management.
Conduct site survey, including recording and updating risk assessments and method statements.
Interpret job requirements for example job specification, technical drawings, wiring diagrams and Manufacturers’ Instruction manuals.
Determine and source resources for example materials, parts, time and equipment.
Manage stock levels.
Install connecting pipework for gas, water and drainage to mains service.
Conduct electrical connection, disconnection and/or isolation of catering or ancillary equipment.
Conduct gas connection, disconnection and/or isolation of catering or ancillary equipment.
Conduct water and drainage connection, disconnection and/or isolation of catering or ancillary equipment.
Operate and maintain tools and instruments in correct working order, including drills, power tools, spirit levels, specialist tools/instruments.
Commission/re-commision catering and ancillary equipment.
Diagnose faults in catering or ancillary equipment; identify and implement solutions including fitting replacement or repairing parts.
Test catering or ancillary equipment and quality assure to manufacturers’ specification.
Report completion of work carried out to customer and management/office.
Categorise decommissioned catering or ancillary equipment for reuse, disposal or recycling.
Complete documentation for example asset management records, work sheets, waste environmental records.
Collect, record and provide data, for example gas, water pressures and air quality readings.
Use IT equipment including computers and smart phones and software for example email, internet browsers, word processing and spreadsheets.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, internal or external, for example customers, colleagues, managers, general public.
Provide information, guidance or training to stakeholders including demonstrating the correct operation of equipment.
Conduct all duties in adherence with health and safety directives and environmental policy and procedures.
Store and transport materials, parts, equipment and tools.

Your training plan

Successful apprentices will achieve a Level 3 qualification in Gas Engineering (Commercial Catering Equipment Technician) and relevant commercial ACS qualifications.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 +)
Maths (grade C/4 +)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Positive attitude
Willingness to learn
Motivated
Passion for Engineering

About this company

Gratte Brothers Group is a leading independent provider of comprehensive building services, renowned for exceptional quality. Our services include a complete range of design, installation and maintenance solutions for building services and engineering, security systems and software and foodservice facilities, all uniquely offered from a single source.. Read more at: https://www.gratte.com/

After this apprenticeship

Successful apprentices will become fully qualified and, depending on performance and availability, progress into full-time Commercial Catering Equipment Technician.

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