Level 2
Catering apprentice
Wigan & Leigh College · Wigan
Advertised to close on 30 October 2026. Employers often close early, so apply well before then.
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- Pay
- £15,434 a year
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Length
- 12 months
- Starts
- 7 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by Wigan & Leigh College directly.
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What you would do
You’ll get hands-on experience across food preparation, cooking, serving, customer service, tills, stock and kitchen activity. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues who will help you develop your skills and understand the standards expected in a professional catering environment.
Day to day
- Help prepare, cook and serve hot and cold food.
- Support food service across refectories, hospitality, bookings and college events.
- Serve students, staff and visitors in a friendly and professional way.
- Operate the till and support basic cash handling.
- Help with stock ordering, replenishment and storage.
- Maintain food hygiene and temperature records.
- Keep kitchens, counters and preparation areas clean and organised.
- Follow health and safety and food hygiene procedures.
- Learn how to use catering equipment safely.
- Complete the learning and development required as part of your apprenticeship.
What you would study
Production chef (level 2)
The training will take place in the workplace
Training provider: WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE
Working week
Monday to Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm Friday 8.30am-4.00pm. Please note this position is term- time only, you will be paid for 38 weeks.
What you need
- GCSE English at grade 2 (essential)
- GCSE Maths at grade 2 (essential)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
After the apprenticeship
On completion of the apprenticeship you will be eligible to apply for any positions that become available.
Where
Wigan, North West (WN1).
About Wigan & Leigh College
As the college for technical excellence, we're committed to raising learning aspirations and helping our community thrive socially and economically. We offer exceptional teaching, support and guidance in academic, vocational, technical and apprenticeship programmes.
Benefits
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Medicash healthcare plan
- Occupational health support
- Confidential counselling
- Specsavers eye test vouchers
- A culture where people look out for each other
Things to consider
If you’re offered the role, we’ll need to do some checks before you start, including verifying any qualifications, a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and a medical questionnaire. We use Protocol National Ltd & E-Safeguarding Ltd, so they may contact you.
Reference 2000057939.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £15,434 a year
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Length
- 12 months
- Starts
- 7 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by Wigan & Leigh College directly.
Know someone this would suit?