Apprentice Catering Assistant

 

Main characteristics

Location

Leiston, Suffolk

Company

Vertas Group Limited

Salary

£10500/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Food

Job summary

Apprentice Catering Assistant - Vertas Group Limited
Leiston, Suffolk
40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Start your hospitality or management career today with an apprenticeship on an exciting new project in Suffolk! You will either attend college 1 day each week or will do your learning on site and will be supported through a qualification.

About us:
The Vertas Group is a fast-growing facilities management company based in the UK. Our passion is putting our staff and customers at the heart of everything we do.

Winners of 'Employer of the Year' and 'Business of the Year' at the Suffolk Business Awards 2021, Vertas Group know that our people are our greatest asset. We encourage all colleagues in their individual personal development, from apprenticeships to studying for professional exams and management training, our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential. It's our team's passion and commitment that allows us to succeed in our mission of "Making the Difference."

Alongside looking after our colleagues, we strive to give back to local communities, be a good corporate citizen and respect the environment. Since 2015 our colleagues have fundraised over £30,000 for their voted charities, in 2020 we topped up pay for our furloughed workforce to 100%, and our Group Environmental strategy is in full-swing, with a key goal to achieve Net Zero by 2030.

The Role:
We have an amazing opportunity for 2 new Apprentice Catering Assistants to join us in Leiston as part of an enthusiastic team who run the cafes.

Main Duties to Include:

Welcoming customers in a friendly and professional manner.
Serving hot and cold food.
Light kitchen duties, washing dishes and cleaning.
Cleaning and clearing in the public areas of the cafe.
Identifying customer requirements
Ensuring all legislation and procedures are adhered to.

What exactly are we looking for?

An enthusiastic and friendly individual who enjoys working as part of a team.
Excellent people skills with the team and customers
A willingness to learn new skills.
A passion for hospitality and customer service.
Experience in a café environment would be an advantage. However, full training will be given.

You can expect ongoing training & development whilst working for an ethical business that is service driven and forward thinking. If you are seeking an opportunity to further develop your career, working for a highly professional, fast-growing company and feel you have the right skills and knowledge, then please apply.

Benefits :

Non contractual benefits

Lifeworks high street and online discounts
Company Pension
WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
Mental Health First Aiders
Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme
Annual Making the Difference Awards
Refer a friend rewards
Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning

We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.

This job description is current. It may be amended in any way following consultation with the post holder to take account of changes or anticipated changes in the organisation or management of Vertas Limited