Catering Lab Technician – Hospitality Education

NKC Gravesend College; South Shields; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

North Kent Colleges Group is seeking a proactive Technician (Catering) to join our Catering team. In this hands-on role, you will support lecturers, help prepare practical sessions, and ensure our training kitchens and The View Restaurant are well stocked, orderly and compliant with food safety and health and safety requirements.

The successful applicant will hold Level 2 Hospitality and Level 2 Food Safety in Catering, have strong stock control knowledge, and excellent communication and IT

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Hospitality qualification.
• Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Good knowledge of stock control and ordering systems.
• Strong organisational and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Experience within an education environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support across Catering provision and assist with practical sessions.
• Help lecturers prepare for practical sessions and ensure training kitchens and The View Restaurant are well stocked and compliant with safety requirements.
• Manage food, equipment and resources and support stock control and deliveries.
• Assist with practical classes and maintain high standards of cleanliness, HACCP and food safety.
• Liaise with contractors, support equipment maintenance and contribute to health and safety inspections and asset management.

Skills

Stock control

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Supervisory skills

Team player

Education

Level 2 Hospitality

Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering

Tools

Stock control systems

Job description

North Kent Colleges Group is seeking a proactive Technician (Catering) to join our Catering team. In this hands-on role, you will support lecturers, help prepare practical sessions, and ensure our training kitchens and The View Restaurant are well stocked, orderly and compliant with food safety and health and safety requirements.

The successful applicant will hold Level 2 Hospitality and Level 2 Food Safety in Catering, have strong stock control knowledge, and excellent communication and IT