Catering Lab Technician for Education Kitchen

North Kent College; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 7,500 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Free parking

Onsite facilities (gym, restaurants,–)

Job summary

North Kent Colleges Group is seeking a proactive Technician (Catering) to support our catering provision and create a safe, industry-focused learning environment at Tonbridge. The role is hands-on, helping lecturers prepare for practical sessions and ensuring our training kitchens and The View Restaurant are well stocked, organised and compliant with food safety and health and safety requirements.

You will manage food, equipment and resources, assist with stock control and deliveries, support

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Hospitality qualification and Level 2 Food Safety in Catering.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment is desirable.
• Good knowledge of stock control and ordering systems.
• Strong organisational and communication skills; IT proficient.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support across catering provision.
• Assist lecturers with practical sessions and prep.
• Ensure training kitchens and The View Restaurant are stocked, organised and compliant.
• Manage food, equipment and resources; support stock control and deliveries.
• Assist with practical classes and maintain high cleanliness and HACCP standards.
• Liaise with contractors; support equipment maintenance and health and safety inspections.

Skills

Stock control

Ordering systems

Organisational skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Level 2 Hospitality qualification

Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering

Job description

North Kent Colleges Group is seeking a proactive Technician (Catering) to support our catering provision and create a safe, industry-focused learning environment at Tonbridge. The role is hands-on, helping lecturers prepare for practical sessions and ensuring our training kitchens and The View Restaurant are well stocked, organised and compliant with food safety and health and safety requirements.

You will manage food, equipment and resources, assist with stock control and deliveries, support