Catering Assessor

Step into Learning; Launceston; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An educational assessment organization in Launceston seeks an experienced Assessor to evaluate learners undertaking Level 1 and Level 2 Catering qualifications. The role involves conducting assessments, providing feedback, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 3 Assessor Award and experience in catering. Commitment to a safe, inclusive learning environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in carrying out standardisation activities is essential.
• Qualified or industry experience in catering is required.
• Understanding of the principles of assessment and quality assurance is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and mark assessments for various catering qualifications.
• Provide constructive feedback to learners on their progress.
• Ensure a supportive learning environment for all learners.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Level 3 Assessor Award or equivalent

Level 2 qualification in food safety or food hygiene

Job description

To assess learners undertaking Level 1 Catering, Hospitality and Tourism and Level 2 Catering qualifications, ensuring the effective and fair assessment of both theory and practical skills through portfolio-based evidence. This role focuses on marking and assessment activities.

Tasks

• Conduct and mark assessments for Level 1 Catering, Hospitality and Tourism and Level 2 Catering qualifications in line with awarding organisation requirements.
• Assess both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies through portfolio-based evidence, ensuring validity, reliability, and authenticity of learner work.
• Deliver assessment processes in accordance with Step into Learning and awarding organisation standards.
• Provide timely, constructive, and developmental feedback to learners on progress and achievement.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of formative and summative assessments.
• Ensure assessment decisions are supported by sufficient and appropriate portfolio evidence.
• Support learners in compiling and presenting evidence to meet assessment criteria.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all learners.
• Identify and co-ordinate support for learners with individual needs.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of assessment and learner engagement.
• Encourage learners to give feedback on their learning experience and use this to enhance programme delivery.
• Contribute to course review and evaluation processes to support continuous improvement.
• Act as a key point of contact for communications to and from learners while contracted.
• Undertake any other related duties as reasonably required by the Head of Centre or Executive Director

Requirements

Key qualification, skills and experience

• Level 3 Assessor Award or equivalent
• Level 2 qualification in food safety or food hygiene
• Experience of carrying out standardisation activities
• Qualification or industry experience in catering
• An understanding of the principles of assessment and quality assurance
• Ability to prioritise and self-manage
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management
• Attention to detail

Closing date of application 12/12/2025. Teams interviews will take place week commencing 12/01/2026 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.