Catering apprentice
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Company: Wigan & Leigh College
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Location: Greater Manchester, WN1 1RS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,434.00 per year
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Sector: Catering and hospitality
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Ref: NAS-2000057939
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Application Deadline Date: 23/10/2026
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Start Date: 02/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm Friday 8.30am-4.00pm. Please note this position is term- time only, you will be paid for 38 weeks.
Brief Description
You’ll get hands-on experience across food preparation, cooking, serving, customer service, tills, stock and kitchen activity. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues who will help you develop your skills and understand the standards expected in a professional catering environment.
Training to be Provided
The training will take place in the workplace
Future Prospects
On completion of the apprenticeship you will be eligible to apply for any positions that become available.
Vacancy Detail
- 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 as part of your apprenticeship.
Other Information
If you’re offered the role, we’ll need to do some checks before you start, including verifying any qualifications, a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and a medical questionnaire. We use Protocol National Ltd & E-Safeguarding Ltd, so they may contact you.