Catering Assistant Apprenticeship
Kettan Foods Limited · Saffron Walden · posted 2 July 2026
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Duties include:
- Prepare and cook high-quality meals, coffee/tea/specialty drinks following standard processes and recipes
- Greet customers, take orders at the counter, process payments, ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
- Assist with opening and closing duties, including restocking and cleaning
- Ensure food safety standards are met at all times, maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen at all times
- Collaborate with manager and team to deliver excellent customer service
Your training
- All of your training will be completed within the workplace, You will be working towards the Level 2 Production Chef apprenticeship
- You will have the opportunity to work towards your Functional Skills in maths and English if you do not have the GCSEs or equivalent
Where it leads
- Potential to progress to Level 3 training and eventually hospitality management training
About Kettan Foods Limited
The Mocha Diner is Saffron Walden’s original independent diner since 1970 serving traditional Great British food and drink. Many generations of Saffron Walden locals have grown up with the Mocha - Customers who frequented the diner in the 70s and 80s now bring their children and grandchildren.
Things to consider
Work in a kitchen can be busy and noisy with multiple competing demands. You must be able to stay calm under pressure and take the initiative to figure out what needs to be done without being given constant instruction.
Teamwork is critical to deliver quality food and excellent customer service. You must pull your weight as part of the team and also be flexible to fulfil different roles depending on what is needed at any given time.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths and English (grade Grade 4) — desired
Where you'll work
- 11 CENTRAL ARCADE, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 1ER
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