Kitchen & Hospitality Apprentice

Kitchen & Hospitality Apprentice – 1-Year Diploma Program

Employer: ABS (Absolute Barbecues)
Program Partner: 2COMS Group
Academic Partner: Orchid University
Program Duration: 1 Year

1. Job Overview

ABS (Absolute Barbecues) is offering an opportunity for candidates to start their careers in the hospitality industry through a 1-Year Diploma in Hospitality combined with practical workplace training and apprenticeship experience.

Selected candidates will receive on-the-job training, earn a monthly stipend, and gain hands-on experience in kitchen operations and hospitality services.

Requirements

2. Key Responsibilities

• Assist with kitchen operations and food preparation.
  
• Follow food hygiene, safety, and food-handling standards.
  
• Learn the proper use of kitchen equipment.
  
• Maintain personal grooming, discipline, and workplace etiquette.
  
• Work effectively as part of a team.
  
• Follow assigned shifts, attendance requirements, and workplace procedures.
  
• Support day-to-day kitchen and hospitality operations.
  
• Maintain cleanliness and follow organisational safety standards.
  

3. Eligibility Criteria

• Must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
  
• Minimum age: 18 years.
  
• Must be interested in building a career in the hospitality industry.
  
• Willingness to work in kitchen and hospitality operations at the assigned location.
  
• Must successfully complete the screening, counselling, document verification, and foundation training process.
  

4. Training & Program Structure

• Program Duration: 1 Year.
  
• Foundation Training: 10 days before deployment, as per the updated program plan.
  
• Training covers kitchen operations, food preparation, hygiene and safety, grooming, communication, teamwork, and workplace readiness.
  
• Candidates will gain practical experience through workplace-based apprenticeship training at ABS.
  

5. Stipend & Benefits

• Indicative monthly earnings: ₹11,000–₹12,000.
  
• Indicative structure: ₹8,000 base + ₹1,500 NAPS support + ₹1,500–₹2,500 West Bengal Government support, subject to eligibility and applicable norms.
  
• Meals and accommodation as per the program arrangement.
  
• Year 1 academic fee funded by ABS, subject to program terms.
  
• Practical workplace experience with a leading hospitality brand.
  
• Opportunity to develop professional skills and gain industry exposure.
  

Note: Stipend, government support, meals, accommodation, and other benefits are subject to final program terms, eligibility, and applicable norms.

6. Qualification on Completion

Upon successful completion of the 1-Year program, eligible candidates may receive:

• 1-Year Diploma in Hospitality from Orchid University, subject to applicable academic requirements.
  
• NAPS Completion Certificate, subject to applicable apprenticeship requirements.
  
• Practical workplace experience with ABS.