Catering Apprentice Level 2

Role Overview :

Join Our Team at Busy Bees –

Leading Nursery Group in the UK

Are

you passionate about starting a rewarding career in the catering

industry? If you’re eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills

while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, this

catering assistant role is perfect for you. Whether you're looking

to gain hands-on experience or build on your existing knowledge,

this position offers the opportunity to thrive and advance in your

catering career.

About

Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery

group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas.

We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and

are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy

Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued,

and nurtured.

Why Work at

Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment

that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where

children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to

our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and

confidence in young learners.

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Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer

fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising

to support children's lives.

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About our

Nursery

Join our dedicated and

friendly team at Busy Bees in Biggleswade Kings Reach, an

Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109 children. We are

passionate about nurturing children's love of learning through

playful teaching, creating a fun and engaging environment. Our

nursery is situated in the heart of a vibrant community, just a

two-minute walk from a local supermarket and coffee shop. We offer

convenient bus and train services into the local town, with a

15-minute walk to the nursery. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking,

along with exciting in-house competitions to win extra days of

annual leave. We provide free training to help you gain

qualifications and support career progression within our

organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your

career in early childhood education within a supportive and dynamic

team.

Busy Bees

Benefits

Competitive

salary

Ongoing professional development and

career progression

Our ‘Hive’ benefits and

wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers

Up to 28 days holiday per year (including

bank holidays)

Your birthday off – it’s our

gift to you!

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to work

bonus

Menopause support through Peppy

Financial support through Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme and Mental

Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work scheme

Easy access to your workplace pension through

Cushon

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

(PMI)

But wait, there’s more!

You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and

Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of

retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a

Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support

your physical and mental health. A Celebrating

You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward

our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us

area sharing the exciting development opportunities and

training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy

Bees.

Ready to embark on your catering journey?

Apply now and be a part of our extraordinary team!

Role

Responsibilities :

Key Responsibilities and

Expectations for the Level 2 Catering

Apprentice : Assist in

planning and preparing nutritious meals that meet dietary

requirements and adhere to food safety standards.

Support the delivery of high-quality catering services,

ensuring a positive experience for all customers.

Build effective relationships with team members and

contribute to a positive kitchen environment.

Help maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen

and dining areas.

Follow food safety and

hygiene protocols to ensure the well-being of customers and

staff.

Work towards achieving the

apprenticeship standards set by Busy Bees Education and Training,

with the aim of completing your program within the agreed

timeframe.

Be proactive and eager to learn new

skills within the kitchen setting.

Demonstrate

a commitment to ongoing professional development and

improvement.

Communicate regularly with your

line manager about tasks and progress within the

kitchen.

As a Level 2 Catering

Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced culinary

professionals who will mentor and support you throughout your

apprenticeship. You will attend tailored Learning & Development

courses that will provide you with essential knowledge and skills

for your role. A Development Coach will visit you regularly at the

nursery to assess your work, acknowledge your progress, and provide

guidance to help you succeed in your

apprenticeship.