Job Description

This is an exciting time to be part of our journey. We've recently redesigned our services to transform how we support families through our Family Hubs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable catering experience within our Strong Start and Integration service by joining Cheshire East as an apprentice within The Cafe @ Oakenclough. Apprenticeships offer a supportive environment to develop practical, work-based skills while being part of an organisation that is committed to your professional growth and success.
Organisation
Cheshire East Council
Location
Wilmslow
Job Category
Catering
Grade
Apprentice - National Minimum Wage
Salary Min
14,566 per annum
Salary Max
23,556 per annum
Hours per week
37
Weeks per year
52.143
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Contract Duration
16 months
Closing Date
21/12/2025
Ref No
E3381
Documents
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Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.
At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.
If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.
Join Us at Cheshire East's Strong Start, Family Help and Integration Service!
This is an exciting time to be part of our journey. We've recently redesigned our services to transform how we support families through our Family Hubs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable catering experience within Strong Start and Integration service by joining Cheshire East as an apprentice within The Cafe @ Oakenclough. Apprenticeships offer a supportive environment to develop practical, work-based skills while being part of an organisation that is committed to your professional growth and success.
About us:
At Cheshire East Council we are resident, and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.
For us, success isn't just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.
We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us!
Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council
Joining Family Hubs at Cheshire East Council means becoming part of a progressive, supportive and forward-thinking team that is dedicated to make a difference of the lives of children and young people, by putting them first to help them become the very best version of themselves possible and building a brighter future.
About the Role:

• Assist in the basic preparation of food and beverages including simple cooking
• Transporting and serving meals
• General kitchen and dining room duties e.g. washing up, setting and clearing away of equipment and tables
• General cleaning of kitchen, surrounds and equipment
• Receive payments for meals and give appropriate change using the electronic till as necessary.

This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you'll be doing in the role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.
About you:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Enthusiasm to learn.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
What we offer in return:

• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave - Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexitime and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better!
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There're no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:

• Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
• Off-Peak Racket Sports
• Athletics Tracks
• Sauna/Steam/Spa

How to apply:
We're delighted that you're considering applying for this role!
As an equal opportunities' employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.
To join our team, simply click 'Apply for this job' at the bottom of the page. If you'd prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Natalie McDonald at: , she'll be happy to hear from you!
If you would like to get in touch with us regarding this role then please remember to include the job reference number so we can assist you accurately and in a timely manner.
Once you've applied for the position, please keep an eye on your email inbox (including your junk and spam folders), as we'll send any correspondence there to stay in touch with updates about your application.
If you haven't heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, it likely means we weren't able to move forward with your application at this time but please don't let this discourage you as your interest means a lot to us, and we'd truly love to hear from you again in the future!
We wish you all the best in your application and if you run into any technical issues, our friendly team are here to help at: .
Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are 'not protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.
Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.
For any technical enquiries please email
Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.

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