This apprenticeship sits in the Catering and Hospitality team at Wigan and Leigh College, where the apprentice learns the work on the job across the college's catering services. The day-to-day work covers preparing and serving hot and cold food, running the till, managing stock and keeping kitchens clean. Service runs across refectories, hospitality, bookings and college events, and the post involves working across college sites when needed. No prior experience is required, with reliability and willingness to learn counting for more.
What the job involves
- Help prepare, cook and serve hot and cold food
- Support food service across refectories, hospitality, bookings and college events
- Serve students, staff and visitors in a friendly and professional way
- Operate the till and support basic cash handling
- Help with stock ordering, replenishment and storage
- Maintain food hygiene and temperature records
- Keep kitchens, counters and preparation areas clean and organised
- Follow health and safety and food hygiene procedures
- Learn how to use catering equipment safely
- Complete the learning and development required by the apprenticeship
Skills & knowledge
- Interest in catering, hospitality or food service
- Good communication skills
- Basic numeracy and confidence handling money
- Willingness to learn and take feedback
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Reliable and punctual approach
Other
- Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion
- Able to work across college sites when required
- Willing to complete the apprenticeship learning and training
- Flexible and willing to support events and busy service periods
- Professional attitude to work and presentation
Nice to have
- Some knowledge of catering, kitchens or food hygiene
What's offered
- Annual leave in line with the apprenticeship and working pattern
- Family-friendly leave policies
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Medicash healthcare plan
- Occupational health support and confidential counselling
What's offered
- Specsavers eye test vouchers
- Workplace pension and salary sacrifice schemes where eligible
- Local and national discount schemes
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
