Apprentice Hospitality Team Member

EG Group is one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.

Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail with over 5,600 sites. Through strong brand partnerships, customers can access various offerings across their network, including brands such as LEON, Cooplands, Starbucks, KFC, Subway, Greggs, SPAR, and Burger King.

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- Job description
- EG Group are launching their new hospitality apprenticeship scheme and are offering fantastic opportunities to start your career with them as a Greggs Team Member

As a Greggs Team Member, you will have a range of duties including
- engaging with customers, delivering a fast and friendly service
- preparing famous much-loved Greggs products
- completing stock rotations
- working in compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
- being part of a friendly team that loves to work together to ensure your store looks great and each customer leaves feeling happy.

You will be completing a Level 2 Hospitality Team Member apprenticeship with Babcock Training. You’ll be working hard in your role and achieving your apprenticeship, but we’ll give you time to spend on your studies and lots of support too with regular 1-1 sessions with a dedicated trainer and regular assessments.

If you are dedicated and passionate about having a career in hospitality then the apprenticeship scheme is perfect for you.

**Benefits & Rewards**

You will get all the benefits of working at Greggs and an apprenticeship qualification too. Here are some exciting benefits you can take advantage of
- Recognised apprenticeship qualification
- Paid annual leave allowance
- Free on shift food & beverages
- Food to Go Discounts - 15% off Greggs, KFC, Starbucks, Subway, Burger King & much more
- Entitled to a NUS card
- Discount partnerships - retail, food, home, garden, electronics & much more
- Quarterly bonus incentive
- Contracted hours
- Guaranteed shifts
- Progression & career opportunities
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Recognition rewards
- Learning & development opportunities
- Work anniversary awards

To become an apprentice, you must:

- be 16 or over
- not already be in full-time education

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career or want a change. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

As an apprentice you’ll:

- have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
- learn and train for a specific job
- get paid and receive holiday leave
- get hands-on experience in a real job
- study for at least 20% of your working hours
- complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
- be on a career path with lots of future potential
- Future Prospects-
- Skills required-
- Qualifications required- No qualifications required, it is more important that you have the right attitude.
- Personal qualities- If you are customers focused, aren’t afraid of hard work and you thrive in a fun environment then you have what it takes.
- Things to consider- As an Apprentice you will complete a Level 2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship Standard.
Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentices’ chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in maths and English
Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12 months training and the employer and Babcock regional trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard they will be put through to end point assessment
The end point assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role. Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment.