Apprentice Catering Assistant

  • Company: Merkur Gaming UK Ltd
  • Location: Newark, NG24 2EU
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £15,600.00 per year
  • Sector: Catering and hospitality
  • Ref: NAS-2000028931
  • Application Deadline Date: 13/05/2026
  • Start Date: 08/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday 6.30am- 2.30pm.

Brief Description

An exciting opportunity to join an experienced catering team, producing high-quality in-house meals for office staff based at our Head Office in Newark.

Training to be Provided


  • The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in Level 2 Production Chef

  • A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course

  • This is a predominantly work-based programme with college attendance required once a month

  • All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/college and within their contracted working hours

Future Prospects


  • Opportunity to progress into a full-time role within the business upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Vacancy Detail

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:



  • Preparing sandwiches

  • Preparing a selection of cold items for the salad bar

  • Stocking drinks fridges

  • Contributing to menu ideas

  • Preparing lunch items, including hot menu options

  • Serving hot food to staff

  • Maintaining a clean, hygienic food preparation space

  • Cleaning the kitchen

  • Carrying out stock checks to ensure dates are monitored

  • Cooking and serving breakfast

Other Information


  • Customer-facing role serving staff – must be comfortable communicating

  • Must be 18 or over due to licensing rules within the gambling industry

Ready to start your adventure?