Job title : Cafe Apprentice
Vacancy ID : 14272
Postcode : YO16 4SH
Recruitment Advisor : Michael Hand
Recruiter email :
address : 224 Bessingby Road
Hourly rate : £12.71
Programme Name : Level 2 - Food & Beverage Team Member
Anticipated Interview Date : 2026-11-16 00:00:00
Anticipated start date : 2026-11-25 00:00:00
Employer description : From a Bradford market stall to one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains

Our core purpose:

To make and provide food we’re all proud of, where everyone’s effort is worthwhile, so more and more people can afford to enjoy eating well.

We are proud to be a Yorkshire food retailer serving customers across the UK through our network of 497 conveniently located supermarkets and various online home delivery channels.

Our business is predominantly food and grocery focussed and uniquely, we source and process half of the fresh food that we sell in our own manufacturing facilities and stores which gives us close control over provenance and quality.  Our committed and trained food makers and shopkeepers prepare food in-store for customers and we have more skilled colleagues preparing food in store than any other retailer.

Every week around 9 million customers pass through our doors and over 118,000 colleagues across the business work hard each day to deliver great service to them.  We cover over 97% of UK postcodes through our online delivery service.  With competitive, permanently low prices we are committed to helping our customers save money every day.

Job description :

We are looking for a Customer Assistant who will move to a Cafe Apprentice to join our store as part of our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme.

About the Proper Jobs Fresh Start Programme

We know things are tough out there for young people right now. But we also know that lots of you are staying focused on finding a good career with great prospects. That’s why we’re launching our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme. It will offer 1,000 new apprenticeships by 2030 to people like you who want to develop into our next generation of retail leaders.

Our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme lasts for up to 2 years. It combines learning in the workplace, formal off-the-job training and online learning.

For more information and FAQs click here

About the Job Role

You’ll start by spending 13 weeks working as a Morrisons Customer Assistant, before progressing to a 12-month apprenticeship in Food & Beverage. If you successfully complete your apprenticeship and assessments, you could then progress to our Sir Ken Morrison Leadership School. This is a six-month programme, which can kickstart your journey into retail management.

Hospitality plays a big role at Morrisons, and providing the best service for our customers in our Cafes is a true Proper Job.

After 13 weeks, you’ll move to a Cafe Apprentice, and through the apprenticeship we’ll help you learn about the hospitality industry. You’ll gain hands-on experience in everything from serving food and beverages, to customer service, handling transactions, and teamwork.

We’re looking for friendly individuals to help to provide great customer service in our cafes, helping to make sure our guests are provided with delicious food, and carrying out tasks like processing customer transactions, and food preparation.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start their career and gain qualifications while earning.

Ideal for college or sixth-form leavers seeking their first step into the workplace.

No previous  experience required – full training and support will be provided through the apprenticeship programme.
We welcome applications from people at the beginning of their career journey who are motivated to learn and develop.

This  apprenticeship provides structured training and dedicated support, making it particularly attractive to those entering the workplace.

We value your hard work and commitment, and in return, we provide:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores available from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a Friend or Family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Subsidised in store cafe or shop floor ranges
• Free parking
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Optional Payroll charity donations
• A range of family friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave

?Find out more about working in our Cafes at Morrisons Here

After 13 weeks as a Customer Assistant, you’ll enrol as a Cafe Apprentice and:

• Complete a level 2 Food and Beverage Team Member apprenticeship standard
• Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
• Get hands-on experience in a job
• Study for 6 hours of your working hours
• Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
• Be entitled to a TOTUM membership, find out more here  About TOTUM | TOTUM UK

Brief Overview of the Vacancy : If you think you have what it takes to join our next generation of retail leaders, we’re offering a fresh start and a proper job right here in our stores. We are looking for a Cafe Apprentice to join our store as part of our Proper Jobs: Fresh Start Programme whilst completing a level 2 Food and Beverage Team Member Standard.
Things to consider : Please note, due to the nature of the role, you must be 18+ to apply.
This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received and you may be invited to an interview before the closing date. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.
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