Food and Beverage Apprentice
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Company: University of Oxford
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Location: Oxford, OX1 2JA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £26,686.00 per year
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Sector: Catering and hospitality
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Ref: NAS-2000047575
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Application Deadline Date: 11/09/2026
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Start Date: 28/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 36.5 Hours 5 days out of 7 Rota Shifts between 7.15am and 10.30pm
Brief Description
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Food and Beverage Apprentice. If you are looking for a new career opportunity to join a renowned business at an exciting period, then this role is for you!
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Food and Beverage Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentice’s chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in Maths and English. Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12 months training and the employer and Inspiro's Development Coach confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard they will be put through to end point assessment. The end point assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role. Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment.
Future Prospects
This vacancy contract is for 18 months.
Vacancy Detail
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.
About the Role
Working across our Oxford sites, you'll support a range of catering services, including:
·Breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
·Café and licensed bar operations.
·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.
What We're Looking for You will:
·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.
Working Hours
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
Why Join Us?
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.
Other Information
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