Catering Apprentice Level 2

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK. If you’re passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering industry and eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment, this catering assistant role is for you. This position offers the opportunity to thrive and advance in your catering career.

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, every team member is heard, valued, and nurtured.

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. You’ll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

Busy Bees Leicester Carlton Park is a large and modern Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 105 children. The nursery features calming, age-appropriate rooms, a secure outdoor space, and a welcoming atmosphere where children can thrive. It is located on King Edward Avenue in Narborough, seven miles from Leicester city centre, with free parking and easy car access via the M1.

Narborough railway station is less than a mile away, about a 20-minute walk.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

We also offer access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with a wide range of retail discounts, plus a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support your health. The Celebrating You section recognises and rewards our valued team members, and there is a Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training.

Ready to embark on your catering journey? Apply now and join our extraordinary team. As a Level 2 Catering Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced culinary professionals who will mentor and support you. You will attend tailored Learning & Development courses to provide essential knowledge and skills, and a Development Coach will visit you regularly at the nursery to assess your progress and provide guidance to help you succeed.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations for the Level 2 Catering Apprentice:

• Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary requirements and adhere to food safety standards.
• Support the delivery of high-quality catering services, ensuring a positive experience for all customers.
• Build effective relationships with team members and contribute to a positive kitchen environment.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow food safety and hygiene protocols to ensure the well-being of customers and staff.
• Work towards achieving the apprenticeship standards set by Busy Bees Education and Training, with the aim of completing your program within the agreed timeframe.
• Be proactive and eager to learn new skills within the kitchen setting.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and improvement.
• Communicate regularly with your line manager about tasks and progress within the kitchen.

As a Level 2 Catering Apprentice, you’ll work with mentors who will support you throughout the apprenticeship. You will attend tailored Learning & Development courses and have a Development Coach visit the nursery to assess progress and provide guidance to help you succeed.