Food and Beverage Apprentice

Oxford Lifelong Learning in the Department for Continuing Education, Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA

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Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford.

Are you enthusiastic, reliable and passionate about customer service? We're looking for a
Food & Beverage Apprentice
to join our Catering Team, helping deliver an excellent food and beverage experience for students, staff, visitors and conference guests.

Working across our Oxford sites, you'll support a range of catering services, including:

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner service
• Conference and event catering
• Preparing and serving refreshments
• Setting up dining and meeting spaces
• Operating tills and handling customer transactions
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and customer care

You will:

• Have a genuine interest in hospitality and customer service
• Be friendly, professional and approachable
• Be punctual, reliable and trustworthy
• Show enthusiasm, energy and a willingness to learn
• Enjoy working as part of a team

• 36.5 hours per week
• Five days out of seven, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Based mainly at Rewley House (Central Oxford) and occasionally at Ewert House (Summertown)
• 38 days holiday per year including bank holidays

• Earn while you learn in a recognised apprenticeship role
• Gain practical hospitality and catering experience
• Work within one of the world’s leading universities
• Develop transferable customer service and teamwork skills
• Be part of a supportive and professional team environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hospitality experience while developing skills within
Oxford Lifelong Learning
. Apply today to start your career in food and beverage service.

This vacancy contract is for 18 months.

• Have a genuine interest in hospitality and customer service
• Be friendly, professional and approachable
• Be punctual, reliable and trustworthy
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Show enthusiasm, energy and a willingness to learn
• Enjoy working as part of a team

None required as full training will be given.

Work well as an individual and as part of a team Reliable

This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received and you may be invited to an interview before the closing date. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.