Catering Technician

North Hertfordshire College; Stevenage, Hitchin; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

North Hertfordshire College in Stevenage/Hitchin seeks a committed Hospitality & Catering Technician on a term-time basis. You will support teaching sessions, ensure practical areas and resources are prepared, and help learners gain hands-on experience.

The role covers stock control, ordering supplies, site reception tasks, and assisting with kitchen operations, cleaning, and safety compliance across sites. A approachable team player is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting teaching sessions in a catering environment.
• Strong stock management and inventory control skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare practical areas, equipment and resources for classes.
• Manage stock: rotate, issue and return items; maintain food safety.
• Order supplies and check deliveries when needed.
• Provide reception support: handle calls, bookings and student assistance.
• Assist tutors during practical sessions and support cleaning and laundry duties.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and report issues promptly.

Skills

Stock management

Food safety

Communication

Organisation

Reception duties

Teamwork

Tools

College finance system

Job description

# Catering TechnicianEmployer: North Hertfordshire CollegeLocation: Stevenage, HertfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: 24755Posted: 30th July 2026Expires: 10th September 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1567121* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* PrintSALARY: £24,755 per annum FTE, plus benefitsJOB TYPE: PermanentHOURS: 37 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year (may include evenings and weekends)LOCATION: Hitchin & StevenageAbout the Role:We’re excited to be looking for a passionate and driven Hospitality & Catering Technician to join our team on a term-time only basis. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy supporting young people to achieve their potential, this could be the perfect role for you!We’re looking for someone who:Loves working with young people and is motivated to help them succeed through education and hands-on learningBrings a professional, friendly, and approachable attitude, with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsIs highly organised, detail-focused, and capable of thriving under pressureWhat You’ll Be DoingIn this varied and rewarding role, you will:Support teaching sessions by ensuring practical areas, equipment, and resources are fully prepared and ready for classesManage stock effectively, including rotation, issuing, and returning items, while upholding excellent food safety standardsTake ownership of ordering supplies and checking deliveries in the absence of the main Catering TechnicianWork closely with tutors to maintain high-quality practical spaces, including cleaning and laundry supportPlay a key role in reception support—handling calls, managing bookings, and assisting staff and students including SEND students based at both sitesStep up to provide cover for the Catering Technician during periods of leaveAbout the Organisation:The College operates across three main campuses in Stevenage and Hitchin, employing over 650 staff. With a turnover of £30m, the college provides learning opportunities to over 10,000 students each year from study programmes for 16-18 year olds and apprenticeships through to adult provision locally, regionally and nationally. We were judged Good by Ofsted at our last inspection in December 2023, with outstanding features.Job DescriptionRole and ResponsibilitiesDeal effectively with staff and learners on a daily basis and advise on availability of servicesEnsure that sufficient stock is available across all of the Catering outletsManage and maintain a stock control system that ensures that products are effectively replenished.Undertake stocktaking at appropriate points and at the end of the college financial/academic year.Working with the lecturers managing and organising the Restaurant Diary and Deli and Hub bookings, including group bookings and special events including ChristmasDealing with maintenance requests and liaising with Estates, HoC, DHoC and Commercial Manager regarding problems and issues with equipment and servicesStock control and goods ordering using the college finance systemReceiving and checking in and safe storage of all deliveries following correct safe practicesLiaising with all tutors regarding teaching requests for ingredients, products and equipment in a timely manner and preparation of these materials for classes and restocking for the following dayWorking with the rest of the team to ensure that all marketing material is distributed both internally and externallyWorking alongside the HoC, DHoC and Commercial Manager ensuring that all Environmental Health paperwork is completed and updated regularlyLiaising with all suppliers regarding deliveries, supplies and prices, and meeting with reps where applicableSupport in the running of the kitchens whenever required, including laundry, day to day cleaning duties and using the dishwasher during meal serviceAssisting the tutors when required during practical teaching sessions including working with studentsCleaning, organisation and re-stocking of dry storage area and fridges and freezersEnsure that stocks are kept secure at all times.Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times an in accordance with the college and curriculum area policy.Notify line manager or appropriate manager of any risks or concerns about health and safety.Checks to ensure that all equipment is in working order and contacting the appropriate company when repairs are required.Provide cover in the absence Hospitality & Catering staff in other areas if required including HitchinGeneral dutiesTo contribute to the effective management and promotion of equality and diversityTo work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, ensuring the College is a safe environment for staff, students and visitors.To promote with staff and students the importance of safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults they are responsible for and come into contact with.To work at all times in accordance with North Hertfordshire College’s policies and procedures.To carry out such duties as may be required from time to time by the college that are appropriate to the grade of the postThis job description is intended as a general guide to the duties attached to the post and is not an inflexible specification.### Safeguarding Statement:The Hart Learning Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as our posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also an offence to apply for a role if you have been barred from working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you have been shortlisted for a role and are within the guidelines of KCSIE, an online search will be carried out to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. If any incidents or issues are identified, the Group might want to explore these with you at the interview. As part of the recruitment process, you will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.