Hospitality and Catering Technician

Brockenhurst College; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the New Forest National Park seeks a Hospitality and Catering Technician. This role involves operational support including managing food orders, maintaining hygiene standards, and overseeing stock control. Ideal candidates will have previous experience, good communication skills, and IT literacy. The position offers a competitive salary of £24,834 per annum pro rata, with additional benefits like a pension scheme, childcare support, and staff discounts.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

On-site Nursery

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Free secure onsite parking

Access to onsite Gym and sports facilities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Good level of literacy and numeracy required.
• Knowledge of store systems.
• IT literate.

Responsibilities

• Collect and collate food orders prepared by lecturers.
• Issue and receive equipment, materials, and foodstuffs.
• Ensure kitchen and public areas meet health standards.
• Manage food hygiene and safety system.

Skills

Good level of literacy and numeracy

Previous experience in this type of role

Knowledge of store systems

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

IT literacy

Tools

Excel

Job description

Here at Brockenhurst College, we are looking to recruit a Hospitality and Catering Technician (Stores) on a term time only, permanent basis with flexible working hours considered. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,834 per annum pro rata.
We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

The Role:

As our Hospitality and Catering Technician, you will undertake a range of duties in support of the academic and operational function of MJ’s.

Responsibilities as our Hospitality and Catering Technician will include:

• Collecting and collating food orders prepared by lecturers.
• Issuing and receiving equipment, materials, and foodstuffs to and from students and lecturers including associated paperwork.
• Receiving, unpacking, and checking supplies for quality and quantity and process all documentation pertaining to these; being responsible for packing and dispatch of defective goods.
• Complete monthly procurement card transactions and forward to Curriculum Leader
• Ordering foodstuffs and commodities from suppliers as directed by lecturers and if necessary, contacting suppliers over queries and obtaining quotations.
• Ability to utilise IT systems including Excel and online ordering systems
• Preparing and weighing up materials and foodstuffs for tests and class work. Costing order sheets upon completion of all classes and prepare transfer where approx.
• Undertaking stock control of consumable items and carrying out annual Stock Check of stores. Arranging the sale of cooked items prepared in practical classes and maintain appropriate records. Assist with outside events as required.
• Ensure kitchen, restaurant and public areas are kept up to Environmental Health Standards of cleanliness through the management of ancillary staff.
• Ensure that department financial procedures are in line with financial regulations Liaise with auditors both internal and external.
• Manage the food hygiene and safety system and keep appropriate records and liaise with EHO's.
• Keeping fridges and storeroom tidy and ensure stores rotation and security of store.
• Simple maintenance, fault finding, repair and servicing of machines, equipment and tools and where necessary arranging repair via the Site Office and Estates department.
• The maintenance of a register for COSHH and staff training.

As our Hospitality and Catering Technician you’ll ideally have:

• Good level of literacy and numeracy required
• Previous experience in this type of role
• Knowledge of store systems
• The ability to communicate with students and staff effectively
• The ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• IT literate

Benefits you will receive:

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programmeprovided externally to the College. Thisis a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsiteGym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Hospitality and Catering Technician role, then please click ‘apply’ now!

Closing Date: 4th February 2026

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.