Catering Tutor- HMP

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

Job Title: Catering Tutor

Location: HMP Feltham (Feltham, Greater London)

Salary: From £30,000 + £5,000 London Weighting per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Are you a qualified chef, catering professional, or culinary trainer looking to bring your practical skills into a high-impact teaching environment? Do you want to play a crucial role in reducing reoffending by equipping young adult and adult learners with professional culinary techniques, hygiene standards, and workplace confidence for the hospitality industry?

We are recruiting for a dedicated Catering Tutor to join the vocational education team on-site at HMP Feltham. In this hands-on, rewarding role, you will deliver practical catering qualifications to small groups of learners in custody, helping them develop the culinary skills, teamwork, and professional habits needed to build successful careers upon release.

What You Will Be Doing

• Culinary Instruction: Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality practical catering and food preparation courses, combining hands-on kitchen training with essential classroom theory.
• Individual Training Plans: Establish and maintain tailored training plans for all learners, offering continuous guidance, support, and constructive feedback throughout their qualification.
• Food Safety & Workplace Standards: Instill strict industry compliance, including kitchen hygiene, food safety, health & safety, and professional discipline within a secure environment.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor student performance, track practical achievements, and maintain accurate course documentation in line with awarding body expectations.
• Rehabilitation Focus: Inspire and motivate learners to build self-esteem, work-readiness, and culinary competence aligned directly with employment opportunities in hospitality.

What We Are Looking For

• Trade Qualifications: A Level 2 qualification (or higher) in Catering, Culinary Arts, or Professional Cookery.
• Vocational Expertise: Substantial hands-on experience as an expert in commercial catering, restaurant kitchens, or hospitality environments.
• Training Experience: Proven experience delivering vocational or on-the-job catering training, with the ability to use varied delivery methods to engage diverse learners.
• Teaching Qualifications: A teaching or assessing qualification is desirable. No teaching qualification? No problem! Full support and funding will be provided to help you achieve the required qualifications during your probationary period.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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