Catering Tutor: Hands-On Prison Education

Dovetail and Slate; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Paid volunteering day

Generous pension scheme & Life

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced Wedding Leave

Enhanced Maternity Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discount portal access

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting a Catering Tutor to deliver practical catering training on-site at HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire. You will work with small groups to teach professional cookery techniques and food safety, supporting learners toward successful qualifications and future employability.

The role focuses on hands-on kitchen instruction, progress tracking, and rehabilitation through hospitality skills, with full-time permanent employment and benefits.

Qualifications

• Essential Level 2 qualification (or higher) in Catering, Culinary Arts, or Professional Cookery.
• Substantial hands-on industry experience in commercial kitchens, catering operations, or hospitality environments.
• Proven experience delivering vocational or on-the-job catering training.
• Teaching qualification desirable; full support to achieve required qualifications during probation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality practical catering and food preparation courses.
• Establish and maintain tailored training plans for all learners with guidance and feedback.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene, food safety and health & safety standards in an open prison setting.
• Assess learners' practical work and maintain detailed course documentation.
• Inspire learners to develop work-readiness and culinary skills for employment after release.

Skills

Vocational expertise

Training experience

Teaching qualifications desirable

Trade qualifications

Education

Level 2 qualification in Catering, Culinary Arts or Professional Cookery

Job description

Dovetail and Slate are recruiting a Catering Tutor to deliver practical catering training on-site at HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire. You will work with small groups to teach professional cookery techniques and food safety, supporting learners toward successful qualifications and future employability.

The role focuses on hands-on kitchen instruction, progress tracking, and rehabilitation through hospitality skills, with full-time permanent employment and benefits.