Catering Tutor (Part-Time, 16.5h) - Practical Cookery

New Appointments Group; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

New Appointments Group seeks a Catering Lecturer on a temporary basis to deliver practical sessions across Level 2 Professional Cookery and Level 2 Kitchen Services for Year 10 students. The role prioritises engaging teaching and strong safety standards in a busy kitchen environment.

Applicants with teaching qualifications are preferred, but experienced catering professionals without a formal qualification will be considered if they can demonstrate leadership and learner development skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Catering / Professional Cookery or equivalent.
• Knowledge and practical experience of working within a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of professional kitchen equipment and professional cookery standards.
• Strong understanding of health and safety and food safety.
• Ability to support, guide and lead others in a practical working environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine interest in helping learners develop their practical and professional skills.
• Experience of teaching, training or mentoring others (desirable).
• A recognised teaching or training qualification (desirable).
• Experience of working with Pre-16 learners, particularly Year 10 students (desirable).
• Experience of delivering vocational training or supporting apprentices/learners (desirable).
• A formal teaching qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Delivering practical and engaging sessions across L2 Professional Cookery and L2 Kitchen Services.
• Supporting learners to develop practical cookery skills and professional kitchen techniques.
• Demonstrating the safe and effective use of professional kitchen equipment.
• Promoting high standards of food safety, health and safety and professional kitchen practice.
• Supporting and leading learners in a practical kitchen environment.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Catering knowledge

Health and safety knowledge

Leading others

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Pre-16 experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering / Professional Cookery or equivalent

Teaching qualification (desirable)

Job description

New Appointments Group seeks a Catering Lecturer on a temporary basis to deliver practical sessions across Level 2 Professional Cookery and Level 2 Kitchen Services for Year 10 students. The role prioritises engaging teaching and strong safety standards in a busy kitchen environment.

Applicants with teaching qualifications are preferred, but experienced catering professionals without a formal qualification will be considered if they can demonstrate leadership and learner development skills.