Café Assistant Apprentice

INSPIRED CAFE LTD

The Apprentice Café Assistant supports daily café operations by preparing and serving food, keeping areas clean, and delivering friendly customer service. They assist the Catering Manager by supporting students with additional needs, promoting independence, and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment.

Apprenticeship summary

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Support the day-to-day running of the café
  • Prepare and serve food and drinks
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
  • Take and process customer orders efficiently
  • Create a welcoming, friendly environment for all customers
  • Work as part of a team and follow instructions
  • Develop hospitality skills including food preparation, customer service, and time management
  • Support the Catering Manager when working with students with additional needs
  • Provide guidance during tasks and encourage independence
  • Adapt communication to meet individual needs
  • Help maintain a safe and inclusive café environmentSupport students to build confidence, skills, and positive engagement

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Training will be delivered in the workplace by the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
  • The learner will be assigned an assessor who will support and guide the apprentice

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Opportunity to progress into a permanent role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 3) Desired
GCSE Maths (Grade 3) Desired

About the employer

Inspired Café provides a welcoming, community‑focused café environment while supporting young people with additional needs to develop vocational and life skills. The café offers real‑world hospitality experience, helping learners build confidence, independence, and employability through food preparation, customer service, and teamwork. 

Employer

INSPIRED CAFE LTD
https://inspired-pd.co.uk/inspired-cafe

Address

CALDER VALE ROAD
WAKEFIELD
WF1 5PE
53.6776
-1.48963