We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Catering team as a Catering Assistant Apprentice. This role is designed to provide comprehensive on-the-job training, leading to a nationally recognised level 2 Production Chef qualification.

Working under the guidance of the experienced Catering administrative staff, your duties will be varied and will include:

•Food Preparation: preparing ingredients in line with food safety regulations. Preparation of cold food items for break and lunch service.

•Cooking: cooking various components of main meal and “Street Food” items for break and lunch service.

•Serving: Serving dishes from counter to staff and students

•Stock management: Working with the team to process food deliveries and assist with creation of stock orders and stock take.

•Meeting and Event Support: Assisting with the preparation of buffet’s for open events, parents evenings, and rewards events.

•Compassion – Deal with students and staff with politeness and following in house safeguarding training to highlight any concerns to the relevant team members.

The Apprenticeship Programme

You will be enrolled on the Production Chef Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard. This will involve a combination of workplace learning and formal training with a designated training provider. You will develop lots of valuable skills on the apprenticeship, including:

• Kitchen operations

• Nutrition

• Legal and Governance

• Business & Commercial understanding

• Professional Development and Performance

Our school is committed to inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the School Office (01400 272422) to book a place on a tour.

Tour dates and times: Friday 1st May  9am or Tuesday 5th May 10am - please email hr@swracademy.org to book into one of these sessions

Closing date: 31st May 2026 at Midnight

Interview Date: Wednesday 10th June

The Trust may close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received; therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Find out more about our recruitment policies by following: SWRA Recruitment