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Subway are seeking a hardworking Catering and Hospitality Team member to join their team. The successful candidate will support in food preparation, customer service and much more. Duties include: understanding and adhering to the quality standards, formulas, and procedures outlined in the manual; ensuring that each sub meets high standards.
Wage
£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Free meal on shift 6+ hours
Training course Catering and hospitality foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Hours Days and shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Friday 30 October 2026
Duration
1 year 3 months
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Are you ready to turn your passion for food into an exciting adventure? We're not just looking for team members; we're on the hunt for culinary enthusiasts who can bring a dash of flavour, a sprinkle of cheer, and a whole lot of excellence to our Subway family!
Unlock Your Culinary Brilliance:
- Artistry in Every Dish: Prepare food with the finesse of a culinary artist, ensuring each creation is not just a meal but a masterpiece - neat, accurate, and served with flair
- Menu Whisperer: Demonstrate a complete understanding of our mouth‑watering menu items, charming customers by explaining each delectable choice with accuracy and enthusiasm
- Cheerful Culinary Ambassador: Every interaction is a chance to spread joy! Greet customers with a smile and a helpful attitude, making their Subway experience memorable
- Stock Mastermind: Keep the sandwich unit stocked and ready for action. Your keen eye ensures a sufficient supply throughout your shift, making sure no craving goes unsatisfied
- Cleanliness Connoisseur: Embrace the art of cleanliness! Follow directives diligently, maintaining a sparkling and hygienic workspace that mirrors the freshness of our ingredients
- Transaction Virtuoso: From order to payment, you're the orchestrator. Use our Point‑of‑Sale system/cash register with finesse, ensuring smooth transactions while making change with a smile
- Subway Mastery: Understand and adhere to the quality standards, formulas, and procedures outlined in the SUBWAY® Operations Manual; ensuring that each sub meets our high standards
- Money and Bread Maestro: Account for every form of currency, bread, and more during your shift - precision in every detail, every time
- Food Safety Guardian: Uphold proper food handling, safety, and sanitisation standards. Your commitment ensures that every bite is not just delicious but also safe
Where you’ll work
Unit 5 Middlesbrough Leisure Park
Middlesbrough
TS4 2AF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
Training course
Catering and hospitality foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
- Level 2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship
- Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Requirements
You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.
Other requirements
This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews. Please be aware that as Northern Skills provide a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage.
About this employer
As one of the world's largest quick service restaurant brands, Subway serves freshly made‑to‑order sandwiches, wraps, salads and bowls to millions of guests, across more than 100 countries in nearly 37,000 restaurants every day. Subway restaurants are owned and operated by Subway franchisees.
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC2000050070.
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Contact Details:
Middlesbrough College Group Recruitment Team
