Catering Assistant Apprentice
Catmose College, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
9 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time Full or part time applications considered. Part time Full or part time applications considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Age 16-17 Apprenticeship rate £8 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
APPRENTICE CATERING ASSISTANT
Are you interested in a career in catering?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistant Apprentice to join our busy school catering team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification in hospitality and catering.
You will be part of a supportive team providing nutritious, high-quality meals for our students, whilst developing essential skills for a future career in catering.
What will you be doing?
As a Catering Assistant Apprentice, you will receive full training from our experienced catering team, alongside support from an external apprenticeship provider. Your duties will include:
Food Preparation
- Assisting with the preparation of food as required.
- Making sandwiches, rolls, and similar items.
- Preparing and cooking vegetables.
- Filling and replenishing the chiller cabinet.
- Supporting the cook or catering manager with food preparation tasks.
- Maintaining high standards of food presentation.
Food Service
- Replenishing counters throughout service.
- Serving food to students and staff in a polite and courteous manner.
- Controlling portion sizes and minimising food waste.
- Developing awareness of menu items and prices.
Hygiene, Health & Safety
- Washing up and tidying during and after food preparation.
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
- Using temperature probes to check food temperatures before and during service.
- Following correct procedures for handling, storing, and rotating stock.
- Cleaning equipment and work surfaces thoroughly.
- Disposing of rubbish safely and appropriately.
- Maintaining awareness of food allergens and advising where necessary.
- Complying with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
JOB PURPOSE
The apprentice role is designed to support the effective day-to-day operation of the school while enabling the apprentice to develop skills, knowledge and behaviours through a recognised apprenticeship programme.
The post holder will work under supervision, supporting staff, pupils and systems within the school, contributing positively to learning, administration, technical support or operational functions, depending on the apprenticeship pathway. The role combines practical work with structured training and study time.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(The exact balance of duties will depend on the apprenticeship pathway.)
General Responsibilities (All Pathways)
- Work as part of a professional team to support the smooth running of the school.
- Carry out duties in line with school policies, procedures and values.
- Develop skills, knowledge and behaviours in line with the relevant apprenticeship standard.
- Use digital systems and technology appropriately, including school management systems.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle information sensitively in line with data protection.
- Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Participate fully in training, assessments and reviews with the training provider.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility.
What the school offers its staff
Staff are able to enjoy many additional benefits that come as part of working within the Federation. These include, amongst others:
- 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Continued Professional Development.
- Cycleshare scheme salary sacrifice for bike purchases.
- Complimentary flu jabs.
- Free parking.
- Complimentary lunch on staff training days.
- Subsidised restaurant, refectory and orangery.
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to be considered to join our Apprenticeship programme, please complete the following:
- Anapplication form
- A letter of application, on no more than 2 sides of A4.
If you have any questions regarding the Apprenticeship programme, please email office@catmosecollege.com or telephone 01572 770066.
The closing date is 9am on Tuesday 9 June. Interviews to take place on Wednesday 17 June.
You should send your application to Stuart Williams, Executive Principal, Catmose College, Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP.Applications can also be emailed tooffice@rutlandfederation.com
Further information about the job
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates looking for a variety of flexible working arrangements.
If you require further information before submitting an application, please telephone Sheryl Wilson on 01572 770066 or email office@catmosecollege.com
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation. Please familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding Policy, available online at www.rutlandfederation.com/policies.
This position advertised is a ‘regulated position’ which means it will involve regular contact with children and young people; under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This position is also ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment. We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Catmose College
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1121 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Catmose College website
- Email address
- office@rutlandfederation.com
- Phone number
- 01572770066
Catmose College is an oversubscribed secondary academy school on Huntsmans Drive in Oakham, Rutland. The majority of students are drawn from the county town of Oakham and surrounding villages, although many are attracted from a wider area including Leicestershire and Melton through parental choice.
The College is one of the highest achieving in Rutland and Leicestershire. Our Ofsted report in March 2024 rated the College ‘Outstanding’ in all categories. We offer a broad range of experiences beyond the classroom to build independence, resilience and leadership skills that are critical for success in adult life.
We believe in the traditional values of education; that students do best when they are happy, behave well and are engaged in purposeful activity. Our approach blends high expectations with innovative practice to ensure that all students are able to achieve their potential. The College is about much more than just academic success, our ethos is one that embraces the whole person, not just what they accomplish in lessons but everything else that ensures they are ready for the challenges of the adult world. For example, students partake weekly in the ever-popular Electives programme, where lessons finish early to allow time for students to participate in a vast array of over 90 activities and learning, from Caribbean Cooking to Cricket, and Pottery Throw Down to Trampolining.
Students also benefit from an extremely wide array of trips and visits; in previous years these have included a performing arts trip to Liverpool, a photography trip to Iceland, cultural visits to Italy and Spain, a German exchange, a visit to the WWI battlefields and much more.
We pride ourselves on offering a bespoke approach to students’ needs, whether they are more able or need some extra support. Music, Sport and Academic Scholarships are awarded annually to students who can demonstrate excellent ability in their chosen area. The scholarships are designed to recognise exceptional talent and to provide the facilities, resources and staffing to allow high-ability students to achieve their potential.
When making decisions at the College, our guiding principle is simple, ‘Would it be good enough for our own children?’ By ensuring that the standards of everything we do meets this benchmark, we ensure that the quality of services we offer are exceptional.
Arranging a visit to Catmose College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@rutlandfederation.com.
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