Catering Technician: Practical Class Prep & Stock

Exeter and North Devon College; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Pension scheme

Free counselling

Discounted supermarket shopping

Spa treatments

Electric cars

Job summary

Exeter and North Devon College in Barnstaple is seeking a proactive Catering Technician to support our Lifestyle, Health & Education teams. You’ll help prepare kitchens for practical classes, manage stock, check deliveries and ensure food safety and cleanliness so sessions run smoothly and safely.

You will be involved in food preparation, equipment setup, stock control and assisting with deliveries, with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement in a busy teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a catering environment.
• Understanding food safety, storage and temperature control.
• Knowledge of food, beverages and catering equipment.
• Able to calculate food quantities accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare kitchens and restaurant service areas for practical classes.
• Ensure ingredients, equipment and resources are ready.
• Prepare basic food items, including stocks and sauces.
• Support stock control and date labelling procedures.
• Assist with deliveries and checking incoming goods.
• Serve tea and coffee for meetings when required.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety

Food handling

Quantity calculation

Organised

Job description

Exeter and North Devon College in Barnstaple is seeking a proactive Catering Technician to support our Lifestyle, Health & Education teams. You’ll help prepare kitchens for practical classes, manage stock, check deliveries and ensure food safety and cleanliness so sessions run smoothly and safely.

You will be involved in food preparation, equipment setup, stock control and assisting with deliveries, with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement in a busy teaching environment.