Apprentice Catering Assistant

Apprentice Catering Assistant - Sunderland Job Title: Catering Apprentice Hourly Rate: £10.00 Location: Sunderland, SR3 4EN Reporting to: Catering Supervisor Hours/working pattern: 8 hours per day (Mon-Fri) Contractual Requirements: DBS check required. We’re currently recruiting for an ambitious Catering Apprentice to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells/PPP-IML on a full‑time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Catering Apprentice you will work in a passionate and hard‑working team to create an outstanding customer service experience for our customers. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. No prior experience needed – full training will be provided as part of the apprenticeship On completion you will achieve the L2 Production Chef and become a qualified Catering Assistant. Your Key Responsibilities Preparing delicious, high‑quality food that delights our clients and customers Follow recipes accurately and cook dishes to spec Completion of food safety management documents Uphold high levels of Customer Service Maintain high standards of Food Service General Housekeeping Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image Ideal Apprentice Have the ability to work using their own initiative Possess a good, strong work ethic Be an excellent team member Showcase punctuality and reliability Benefits Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check Medicash – Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family. Pension scheme and Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Holiday purchase scheme Sharebuy Scheme Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards Employee networks created and led by employees for employees Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work) Entertainment, Health &Wellbeing and Travel discounts Shopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards Vodaphone discounts On-going training & development and career pathways As part of Compass, you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Grow your career with the industry leader, get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK’s biggest businesses. Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children’s Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/2204/79297001/52732385/R/WJ #Compass Apprenticeships Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. #J-18808-Ljbffr