Catering Tutor: Hands-On Culinary Trainer in Prisons

Dovetail and Slate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Catering Tutor for on-site duties at HMP Feltham in Greater London. You will deliver practical catering qualifications to small groups of learners in custody, helping them develop culinary skills, teamwork, and professional habits for employment after release.

Ideal candidates have hands-on catering experience and a Level 2 qualification in Catering or related field, with training delivery experience.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 qualification (or higher) in Catering, Culinary Arts, or Professional Cookery.
• Extensive hands-on experience in commercial catering or hospitality.
• Experience delivering vocational or on-the-job catering training.
• Teaching or assessing qualification is desirable; support will be provided to achieve during probation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical catering courses, combining kitchen training with theory.
• Create and monitor tailored training plans for each learner.
• Enforce kitchen hygiene, food safety, health & safety, and professional standards.
• Track progress and maintain course documentation to awarding body expectations.
• Inspire learners toward employment opportunities in hospitality.

Skills

Culinary training

Training delivery

Learner support

Health & safety

Education

A Level 2 Catering/Culinary/Professional Cookery

Teaching/Assessing qualification (desirable)

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Catering Tutor for on-site duties at HMP Feltham in Greater London. You will deliver practical catering qualifications to small groups of learners in custody, helping them develop culinary skills, teamwork, and professional habits for employment after release.

Ideal candidates have hands-on catering experience and a Level 2 qualification in Catering or related field, with training delivery experience.