Apprentice Catering Assistant

OverviewJob Title: Catering ApprenticeHourly Rate: £10.00Location: Sunderland, SR3 4ENReporting to: Catering SupervisorHours/working pattern: 8 hours per day (Mon-Fri)Contractual Requirements: Due to contractual requirements a DBS check is 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 be working 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.You do not need to have any experience to apply for this vacancy as full training will be provided as part of the apprenticeshipOn completion of the Apprenticeship, you will achieve the L2 Production Chef and become a qualified Catering Assistant.Your key responsibilities will include:Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customersFollow recipes accurately and cooking dishes to specCompletion of food safety management documentsUpholding high levels of Customer ServiceMaintaining high standards of Food ServiceGeneral HousekeepingRepresenting Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand imageIdeal candidateHave an ability to work using their own initiativePossess a good, strong work ethicBe an excellent team memberShowcase punctuality and reliabilityBenefitsFinancial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance productsAviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare checkMedicash - 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 AssuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeHoliday purchase schemeSharebuy SchemeRecognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service AwardsEmployee networks created and led by employees for employeesExclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing and Travel discountsShopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping CardsVodaphone discountsOn-going training & development and career pathwaysAs part of Compass, you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and 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 and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strengthPart of Compass Group UK&I, 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 expect 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 ApprenticeshipsPlease 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