Hospitality and Catering Apprenticeship

This is an 8-month Level 2 Catering and Hospitality Foundation Apprenticeship designed to teach you the basics of the industry. You will learn about safe food preparation, supporting service, customer interaction, teamwork, and workplace standards.

What you'll do day-to-day

You will gain hands-on experience in both kitchen (back of house) and customer-facing (front of house) roles.

Back of house tasks include:

• Preparing simple food items (sandwiches, salads, breakfast items, snacks)
• Washing, chopping, weighing, and portioning ingredients
• Assisting chefs with food preparation and service setup
• Maintaining cleanliness, safety, and organization in kitchen areas
• Assisting with stock rotation, labelling, temperature checks, and allergen processes

Front of house tasks include:

• Welcoming customers and enhancing their service experience
• Serving food and drinks in various settings (counters, cafés, restaurants)
• Replenishing displays, fridges, cutlery, and service areas
• Taking simple orders or using a till (once trained)
• Ensuring customer areas are clean, tidy, and ready for service

Training

Most of your learning will occur on-site during your normal working week, through practical experience and support from your manager, team, and apprenticeship trainer.

What happens at the end

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be invited to apply for open positions within Sodexo.

Key Details

• Wage: £14,144 to £22,471.28 per year
• Working week: 5 out of 7 days per week, with fully flexible shifts
• Hours: 34 hours per week
• Duration: 8 Months
• Start date: 2027-01-02
• Closing date: 2026-12-04
• Apprenticeship standard: Catering and hospitality foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
• Training provider: THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD