Key Takeaways
- Earn £14,217.84 per year while completing a Level 2 Food and Hospitality Apprenticeship.
- Gain hands-on experience in a café team, learning food preparation, customer service, and hygiene standards.
- Work 21 hours per week, with flexible shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays.
- Must be at least 18 by September 2027 and have the right to work in the UK.
About the Role
This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to build confidence, develop new skills, and gain hands-on experience within a friendly café team.
Upon joining as a Café Team Member, you will enrol onto a Level 2 Food and Hospitality Apprenticeship after three months. This apprenticeship will enhance your knowledge and practical skills while working in the Café.
Your working pattern will vary weekly based on the café rota and may include weekends and Bank Holidays. You must be available to work shifts Monday to Sunday between 6:30 am and 6:00 pm.
What You'll Do
As a Café Team Member Apprentice, you will learn to support both front and back of house operations to provide customers with a great experience. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing, cooking, and serving food according to the Café menu.
- Preparing a variety of hot and cold drinks.
- Serving customers with friendly and helpful service.
- Learning and adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and welcoming atmosphere of the café, kitchen, and equipment.
- Ensuring food and drink are available and prepared to the correct standard.
- Supporting stock rotation and the safe storage of food.
- Assisting in reducing food waste.
- Clearing and sanitising tables.
- Supporting with washing and cleaning café equipment and utensils.
- Collaborating with other Team Members, Team Leaders, and your Café Manager.
- Completing learning modules to develop your knowledge and skills.
- Staying updated with important business communications.
- Helping to create an inclusive and welcoming environment.
What We're Looking For
No prior café experience is necessary. We are seeking individuals who:
- Have an interest in hospitality and delivering excellent customer service.
- Enjoy working as part of a team.
- Possess a positive and proactive attitude.
- Are eager to learn and try new things.
- Can communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
- Can adapt to a busy, fast-paced environment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Possess full right to work in the UK throughout the apprenticeship. If you are an overseas national, your visa must not be subject to employment restrictions and you must not be on a student visa.
- Have been resident in the UK or a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) for at least three consecutive years by September 2027, unless an exemption applies.
- Not be planning to return to funded education or training during the apprenticeship.
- Have not already completed a related hospitality degree or qualification at Level 2 or above.
- Be at least 18 years old by September 2027.
- Be available to work 21 hours per week from September.
- Be able to work flexibly across the Café rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Note: Apprenticeship eligibility criteria are set externally and are subject to change.
Applications are only open to external candidates who have not previously been employed by Tesco.
Benefits
- Salary: £14,217.84 based on a 21-hour working week.
- Holiday allowance: 20 days pro rata plus Bank Holidays.
- Virtual GP service.
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Colleague Clubcard discount.
- Life Assurance.
- Pension Scheme.
- Save As You Earn Scheme.
- Paid Family Leave.
- Long Service Awards.
- Support from The King's Trust, including three months of in-work support through their Power Up programme.