Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
You will learn all aspects of food production, safety, and cleaning in our busy kitchens. You will be trained to prepare and serve breakfast and lunch. We bake our own cakes, scones, and flatbreads, and make fresh soups and other dishes daily. We proudly have 5-star Hygiene ratings in both cafés and expect high standards from the whole team.
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Closing Date: 01-09-2025
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£11,778 a year
Working week
Monday - Sunday, 5 days max. Day shifts with occasional early evening extra prep. Applicants must be available at weekends as we expect all staff to work at least a Saturday and/or a Sunday as these are our busiest days. Shifts are based on a rota.
Expected duration
1 Year
Possible start date
08-09-2025
Date posted
18-08-2025
Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Reference number
1000337600
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Prepping for breakfast & lunch service
- Making & baking cakes & scones
- Cooking breakfast & lunch dishes
- Ensuring food safety regulations are followed
- Using a pass-through dishwasher & pot washing
- Cleaning the kitchen & prep room to a high standard at the end of every shift with other kitchen team members
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
We love to promote from within when we find the right person.
Our Derby Kitchen Manager started as our cleaner 6 years ago and our Manager in Belper started as a part-time member of the FOH team in Derby. We have 2 cafés.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills Organisation skills Customer care skills Team working Initiative Patience
Qualifications
GCSE English (Grade 2/E or above) Essential
GCSE Mathematics (Grade 2/E or above) Essential
Things to consider
As an order at the counter café, we can experience very busy periods. You’ll need to keep calm & organised in a very busy environment. There is a lot of cleaning, particularly at the end of the day.
About the employer
Bookcafe promises a friendly, relaxing & inspiring setting whether you visit alone or with a group of friends & family. Great coffee, drinks & food are our passion; whatever time of day you visit you'll find freshly made & quite often locally sourced dishes on our menus. We hold a 5 Star food Hygiene rating and are fully licensed. Both of our beautiful venues are available for Private hire for parties & other special occasions, Belper during the daytime & Derby day & evening.
Employer
THE BOOK CAFE LIMITED
www.thebookcafe.co.uk
Address
The Bookcafe at the Orangery
Chapel Street
Belper
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
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