Catering Technician: College Kitchens & Open Events

BROCKENHURST COLLEGE; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Nursery (childcare)

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Free secure onsite parking

Staff discounts

onsite Gym / sports facilities

Weekly staff football

Job summary

Brockenhurst College is seeking a proactive Catering Technician to support the Hospitality and Catering facilities. The role covers kitchen, restaurant and public areas, maintaining hygiene, ordering supplies, and assisting with events.

Salary is £24,834 per annum, pro rata, with annualised hours across 38 weeks per year. You will work closely with lecturers and students to uphold high standards of cleanliness, safety and efficiency in practical sessions and open evenings.

Qualifications

• Good level of literacy and numeracy
• Previous experience in this type of role
• Knowledge of store systems
• Ability to communicate with students and staff effectively
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• IT literate

Responsibilities

• Maintaining all kitchen, restaurant and public areas to Environmental Health standards after practical sessions.
• Ensuring quick, hygienic cleaning of equipment and utensils used by students.
• Keeping work areas and storerooms clean, tidy and safely organised.
• Preparing, collecting and collating food orders for teaching staff.
• Issuing and receiving equipment, materials and foodstuffs, including completing associated paperwork.
• Receiving, unpacking and checking deliveries, processing documentation, and arranging returns of defective goods.
• Preparing and weighing ingredients and materials for classes and assessments.
• Supporting the sale of cooked items from practical sessions and assisting with external events.
• Helping maintain food hygiene and safety systems, including record keeping and liaising with Environmental Health Officers.
• Assisting with ordering food and commodities as directed.
• Reporting maintenance issues and carrying out regular safety checks on equipment and tools.
• Ensuring taps, gas points and sinks are in working order and reporting faults promptly.
• Administering First Aid once trained and maintaining First Aid supplies.
• Reporting any signs of pest activity.
• Supporting the preparation, running and clearing of Open Evenings.
• Making occasional purchases using the procurement card or petty cash.

Job description

Brockenhurst College is seeking a proactive Catering Technician to support the Hospitality and Catering facilities. The role covers kitchen, restaurant and public areas, maintaining hygiene, ordering supplies, and assisting with events.

Salary is £24,834 per annum, pro rata, with annualised hours across 38 weeks per year. You will work closely with lecturers and students to uphold high standards of cleanliness, safety and efficiency in practical sessions and open evenings.