Catering Technician

Nescot (North East Surrey College of Technology); Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Epsom and Ewell is seeking a Catering Technician to support the teaching team and maintain catering areas. The role includes supporting practical demonstrations, adhering to health and hygiene protocols, and supervising students. Candidates should have experience in a professional catering environment and a flexible approach to working hours. Benefits include a discounted gym, free parking, and opportunities for online qualifications. Closing date for applications is January 9, 2026.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free parking

Discounted Starbucks

Free online qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional catering setting.
• Previous work as a Catering Technician, especially in education.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support existing staff with preparation and maintenance for practical sessions.
• Follow health and hygiene protocols.
• Receive deliveries and assist in service during occasional evenings.
• Supervise and support work experience students.

Skills

Experience of working within a professional catering environment

Experience as a Catering Technician

Flexible approach to work

Ability to work independently and in a small team

Organisational skills

Job description

37.5 hours per week / 36 weeks per year

Work pattern: Rota based hours between 8am – 8pm (applicants must be able to commit to a mix of day and some early evening work on occasion)

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working within a professional catering environment
• Experience as a Catering Technician, ideally in an education environment
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to work independently and in our small team
• Tidy and able to organise and prioritise tasks

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support our existing Technician, Chef-Lecturers and our Practical Instructors, with the preparation, and maintenance of these areas for practical demonstrations and cookery sessions
• Adherence to department cleaning protocols and health & hygiene processes and procedures
• Taking receipt of deliveries,
• Support of the teaching team during service in the restaurant on occasional evenings.
• May also be responsible for supervising and supporting work experience students

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Free parking on-site
• Discounted Starbucks
• Free online qualifications

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofstedfollowing its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff.

At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

Closing date is 9th January 2026

Interview date to be confirmed