Food Technician - SEND

LSEC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in the UK seeks a dedicated individual for a supportive role in Hospitality education. You will assist lecturers, manage finances, and support learners, ensuring a smooth educational journey. Ideal candidates will have skills in hospitality, finance, and strong interpersonal abilities, contributing to a positive learning environment. Join us to make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave

Excellent pension schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Gym access and discounts

Qualifications

• Evidence of industrial experience in Hospitality.
• Strong communication skills to motivate and inspire others.
• Ability to manage finances and orders in a Training Kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist lecturers with lesson preparation.
• Implement health and safety measures.
• Support learners with SEND.

Skills

Hospitality & Catering

finance and budget monitoring

strong interpersonal skills

excellent organizational skills

IT knowledge

Job description

The Role

Are you passionate about the Hospitality industry? Do you enjoy working in a supportive role that makes a difference in the learning experience? We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and dedicated individual.

As a supporting staff member for SEND & Hospitality education, you will play a vital role in providing assistance and guidance to both staff and learners. Your responsibilities will include assisting lecturers with lesson preparation, maintaining standards, managing finances and orders in the Training Kitchen, and supporting learners with SEND. Your contribution will be instrumental in ensuring a smooth learning journey for educators and learners, helping learners acquire the necessary skills for further study, employment, or Supported Internships. You will also implement health and safety measures, ensure compliance, and adhere to college policies.

Key aspects of the role include providing excellent assistance and guidance to support the learning experience for both educators and learners.

Skills and Experience

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate will have skills in Hospitality & Catering, finance and budget monitoring, and evidence of industrial experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, enabling you to motivate and inspire others. Excellent organizational skills and IT knowledge will further enhance your ability to support the team.

About Us

The College

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth and around 1,000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs.

Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College promotes social mobility and creates opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and lives.

As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy Trust with a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth. The Group has recently launched LASER Education Foundation to support disadvantaged children and families through educational programmes and initiatives. With a combined turnover of around £100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans.

There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation and make a difference in people’s lives.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes 27 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays) plus three additional days over the Christmas break. We provide up to two more College closure days throughout the year and offer leave for volunteering. Excellent pension schemes are available, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the Discounts for Teachers portal
• Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide (Eduroam)
• Access to our onsite gym in Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments

Accreditations

We recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities and use these frameworks, along with other accreditations, to develop Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and share best practices.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, creating a diverse and inclusive workspace free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. We are a Disability Confident-Committed employer and will offer an interview to any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum job criteria. If you have accessibility needs or require adjustments for the application or interview process, please email [e-mail]

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we conduct social media checks for shortlisted candidates to assess suitability to work with children and young adults. All staff are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a Children’s Barred List check. Offers may be withdrawn if checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. The DBS policy is available upon request.