Apprentice Nandoca
Nando's - Newbury
Unit 4, Kennet Shopping (RG14 5EN)
Closes in 27 days (Friday 30 October 2026)
Posted on 2 October 2026
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Summary
Foundation apprenticeships are introductory courses that help young people get started in an industry. You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply.
Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.
If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:
- have an EHC plan
- are in care or have been in care
- are in prison or have been in prison
A nanwhatnow? A Nandoca! That's what we call those in our restaurant family. Our passionate team players, putting their heart, soul, and magical powers into serving up amazing food and drink, catering unforgettable customer experiences. Brimming with passion and personality, as a Nandoca, I put all I have into everything I do in order
- Wage
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£9,360 a year
- Training course
- Catering and hospitality foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
- Hours
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20 hours per week, 8am - Late (under 18's latest finish will be 11pm), with exact shift patterns to be confirmed.
20 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 6 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
As an Apprentice Nandoca (aka Team Member) at Nando's, you will be working towards a Catering and Hospitality Foundation apprenticeship over the duration of 12 months, learning and growing in your role. We'll give you training and development, support, coaching and help you build your own unique learning plan.
We believe growth is about more than just helping you to perform in your job, it's about becoming a better person inside and outside of work.
You will make our customers feel valued as part of our family by creating a fun environment or them to enjoy. It's up to us to make sure our customers leave feeling happy, having had a really positive experience.
Your roles and responsibilities will include;
Front of house:
- Giving a warm welcome to our customers and make them feel at home
- Serve customers efficiently at the till - understanding their needs
- Serve amazing food to Nando's high standards that make customers feel 'Fired up', 'Wowed by the Experience' and 'Hooked for the Next Taste'
- Bring amazing food and drink to the table and make sure our customers have everything they need
- Manage takeaway customer experience
- Set up, maintain, hand over and close down a clean, safe, and fully operational workstation
- Handle deep cleaning to Nando's high standards
- Follow all fire safety, health and safety, food hygiene and restaurant security measures
Back of house:
- Prepare, cook, and serve amazing food to Nando's high standards and make customers feel 'Fired Up', 'Wowed by the Experience' and 'Hooked for the Next Taste'
- Set up, maintain, hand over and close down and clean, safe, and fully operational workstation
- Handle deep cleaning to Nando's high standards
- Follow all fire safety, health and safety, food hygiene and restaurant security measures
As well as fantastic training and development, we really care about looking after our Nandoca's by offering a great range of benefits, which include:
- Free meal on every shift you work
- Flexible shifts
- Access to a great discount platform
- Discount on Nando's for you and your friends and family (40% everyday)
- Internal development programmes to support your career development
- Regular regional parties and events
- Refer a friend incentive scheme
For this Foundation Apprenticeship you must be aged 16-21 to apply. If you are aged 22-24, you may also be eligible if you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), are care experienced, are currently in prison, or have recently left prison. If this applies to you, we may ask for supporting evidence to confirm your eligibility. If you're unsure whether you qualify, please get in touch - we're happy to help.
Where you'll work
Unit 4, Kennet Shopping
RG14 5EN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
Training course
Catering and hospitality foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
Catering and Hospitality Foundation Level 2 Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English (if required).
Requirements
You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.
Other requirements
The key dates provided should be used as a guide only, if the position is filled, the vacancy will be taken down.
About this employer
Ask people where Nando's comes from and you'll get a different answer every time. Portugal? Mexico? The UK? The Nando's story started in 1987 in Rosettenville, a Portuguese neighbourhood in Johannesburg, South Africa. Fast forward five years and Nando's landed in the UK. Now, with over 490 restaurants (and counting), their PERi-PERi is a bestselling hot sauce and Nando's has become as big a part of culture as drinking tea.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Developing our people is priority and we are keen to promote from within so there is huge opportunity to grow into bigger roles with more responsibility. As you progress, you'll be supported by our Apprenticeship Career Pathway. Aligned to our restaurant roles, the pathway supports development all the way from Nandoca (Team Member) to General Manager with an Apprenticeship at each step of the way.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED
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recruitment@lifetimetraining.co.uk
01173143007
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056953.
Apply now
Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.
If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:
- have an EHC plan
- are in care or have been in care
- are in prison or have been in prison
Closes in 27 days (Friday 30 October 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.