Catering Technician

Peterborough College; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough College is seeking a Technician/Trainer - Catering to join our Hospitality team. The role involves supporting practical catering sessions, maintaining equipment and ensuring a safe learning environment.

The successful candidate will have hospitality industry experience, strong organisational skills and the ability to work with learners. This permanent post offers a salary of £25,407 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality industry and supporting practical learning.
• Ability to supervise and assist learners in practical sessions.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Support lecturers in delivery of practical hospitality and catering sessions.
• Assist and supervise learners during practical activities, helping them develop industry-relevant skills.
• Maintain catering equipment, tools and resources, carrying out minor repairs where appropriate.
• Ensure workshops and training areas are safe, clean, organised and fully equipped for learning.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain accurate records of equipment and materials.
• Promote health and safety standards, including COSHH and risk assessment processes.
• Collaborate with staff to provide an outstanding learning experience and support learner success.

Skills

Hospitality industry experience

Learner support in practical settings

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Training / coaching

Working with young people

Job description

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Job details

Salary £25,407 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Salary - £25,407 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Contract - Permanent

Location - Peterborough

Closing Date - 21st October 2026

Are you passionate about hospitality and keen to help develop the next generation of catering professionals?

Peterborough College is looking for a Technician/Trainer - Catering to join our Hospitality team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with industry experience who enjoys working with people and supporting practical learning. You'll play a key role in creating a safe, professional and engaging environment where learners can develop their catering skills and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support lecturers in the delivery of practical hospitality and catering sessions.
• Assist and supervise learners during practical activities, helping them develop industry-relevant skills.
• Maintain catering equipment, tools and resources, carrying out minor repairs where appropriate.
• Ensure workshops and training areas are safe, clean, organised and fully equipped for learning.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain accurate records of equipment and materials.
• Promote and uphold health and safety standards, including COSHH requirements and risk assessment processes.
• Work collaboratively with staff to provide an outstanding learning experience and support learner success.

What We're Looking For

You'll have experience working within the hospitality industry and be confident supporting others in a practical environment. Strong organisational skills, a proactive approach and the ability to build positive relationships with learners and colleagues are essential. Experience of training, coaching or working with young people would be advantageous.

Why work for IEG?

• Term Time Working: Enjoy school holidays off, including Christmas and Easter breaks, with no requirement to book annual leave during these periods.
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.