Published 2025-10-29
Company Description
Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years, the Company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. The company caters more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” is the foundation of our success and growth in the market coupled with a desire to truly deliver on the promises we make to our clients and support our site-based teams.
Job Description
Are you leaving school this summer and want to earn money, develop a career and study for a degree at the same time without having to go to university? Then this may be the job for you!
We are looking for Management Degree Apprentices to join our team. We have a skilled team that are eager to share their knowledge and support you through your Apprenticeship. We will help you put your hand to many different aspects of the company operationally and combine on-the-job experience with studying one day a week with our University Apprenticeship provider.
We work with children and young adults, business managers and teachers, you will therefore develop your communication, presentation and negotiation skills with all stakeholders from varying backgrounds and cultures which is key. Our focus is on pleasing our clients and customers and keeping our people safe, happy and engaged.
Caterlink is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be obtained for this role.
Caterlink strives to always provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our teams where every individual is treated with respect, integrity and has the opportunity to grow and be treated equally and with fairness at all times.
Qualifications Have two subjects at GCE A-level or equivalent, plus three GCSEs at grade A*-C/9-4; OR a completed recognised Access Programme or equivalent
Have proficiency in the English language if any prior learning has not previously been taught in English ( / TOEFL i BT 80 or equivalent)
Be a UK/EU/EAA resident for at least three years prior to starting the apprenticeship
Be able to evidence GCSE English and Maths passes at grade A*- C/9-4 or commit to completing Functional Skills Level 2, in addition to the programme. If required, this is provided at no additional cost.
An interest and passion for food and people
Have a genuine interest in learning
Flexibility, great communication/customer service skills
Proactive with problem solving skills
Dedicated and committed to the management programme from September 2024 and completing the apprenticeship over a period of 30 months
Additional Information
More about the role:
Pay - £22,000 per annum You will be an integral part of the central Commercial/Compliance team
You will learn how to deliver excellent customer service
You will develop a sound business understanding of our business
You will receive regular reviews and training requirements to meet your development needs
