You’ll be making a real difference through responsibilities that include:
- Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service (don’t worry, full training is provided!)
- Front-Line Service: Providing friendly, polite customer service to all students and staff
- Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation
- Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and meeting Health and Safety compliance
Training
Training will be delivered online and at your workplace.
What happens at the end
After achievement of this apprenticeship, you could move on to the Level 3 Senior Production Chef apprenticeship.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Patience
Key details
- Wage: £12,074 a year
- Working week: Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week, between 9.00am - 3.00pm. To be discussed on an individual basis.
- Hours: 25 hours per week
- Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Start date: 2027-01-01
- Closing date: 2026-11-19
- Apprenticeship standard: Production chef (level 2)
- Training provider: ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED
About the employer
Aspens Services Ltd is a market leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector and our knowledge of what’s on trend in the food world, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, allowing our teams to do what they do best and provide fantastic food experiences for the children. By providing excellent care and services to both clients and children, we have ensured the successful growth of the company and to keep up with the rapid pace of this growth, we are now looking for an Apprentice Chef! With over 1000 sites we are one of the top 100 fastest growing independent companies in the UK with great career opportunities! If you’re passionate about skills development, we want to hear from you
Catering Assistant Apprentice in Leighton Buzzard employer: Aspens Services
Aspens Services is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant school environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young people. With a strong focus on work-life balance, you will enjoy Monday to Friday hours during term time, allowing for ample personal time while being part of a supportive team that values your growth through dedicated training and development opportunities. Join us to be part of a passionate family that creates fantastic food experiences and fosters creativity in every kitchen.
