Catering Tutor - Alternative Provision

Xede Recruitment; Sutton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An alternative education provider in East Sutton is seeking a passionate Catering Tutor to deliver practical Catering and Hospitality sessions to adult learners. This permanent role involves supporting learners' progression in catering skills and qualifications while promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering and possess or be willing to obtain a teaching qualification. Opportunity for ongoing training and professional development is available.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Stable working environment

Impact on adult learners

Qualifications

• Experience working in catering, hospitality, or professional kitchens.
• Ability to support learners' progression and motivation.
• Understanding of vocational education systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Catering and Hospitality sessions to adult learners.
• Plan engaging lessons for various learning needs.
• Assess learner progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Experience in catering

Ability to engage learners

Knowledge of food hygiene

Teaching and training experience

Education

Teaching qualification (desirable)

Job description

Catering Tutor - Alternative Provision (Adults) (East Sutton)

We are recruiting on behalf of an alternative education provider in East Sutton for a Catering Tutor to join their team on a permanent basis.

This role is ideal for a passionate and practical Catering Tutor who enjoys working with adult learners in an alternative provision setting. You will support learners to develop essential catering and food preparation skills, gain relevant qualifications, and build confidence for future employment within the hospitality industry.

The Role

• Deliver practical and theory-based Catering / Hospitality sessions to adult learners
• Support learners working towards vocational catering qualifications
• Plan engaging lessons tailored to a range of abilities and learning needs
• Promote safe working practices, food hygiene, and health & safety standards
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback
• Create an inclusive, supportive, and motivating learning environment
• Maintain accurate records of learner attendance, progress, and achievement
• Work collaboratively with the wider education and support teams
• Uphold safeguarding and compliance requirements at all times

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working in catering, hospitality, or professional kitchens
• Experience teaching or training adults (desirable but not essential)
• Understanding of vocational education and learner progression
• Ability to engage and motivate learners who may face barriers to education
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, health & safety, and kitchen practices
• Teaching qualification desirable (or willingness to work towards one)

Why Apply?

• Permanent role within a supportive alternative provision
• Opportunity to make a positive, long-term impact on adult learners
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Stable working environment with a focus on rehabilitation and progression

If you are a Catering professional looking to move into education, or an experienced tutor seeking a rewarding alternative provision role, we would be keen to hear from you.