Hospitality & Catering Technician

Gcs Training Limited; Swansea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff wellbeing programme

Discounted study opportunities

Job summary

Gower College Swansea is looking for a hospitality & catering operative to maintain hygienic standards across college kitchens, restaurants and training areas in Swansea. The role involves handling equipment, ordering supplies and supporting practical classes.

Ideal candidates will hold Level 2 Hospitality & Catering with food hygiene qualifications and English & Maths at Level 2. The college offers a generous benefits package and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Hospitality & Catering with vocational knowledge of food preparation.
• L2/L3 Food hygiene qualification.
• Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent.
• Knowledge of current Food Safety Standards and Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, healthy, hygienic work environment in Hospitality and Catering workplaces to statutory requirements.
• Issue, receive and ensure cleanliness of equipment including refrigerators and store cupboards.
• Source, order, store and dispense equipment and ingredients for practical classes from recognised suppliers.
• Complete First Responder training and undertake the associated duties.

Skills

Food hygiene

Health & safety knowledge

First Responder training

Vocational hospitality knowledge

Equipment handling

Education

Level 2 Hospitality & Catering (NVQ/VRQ)

Level 2/3 Food Hygiene

Maths and English Level 2

Job description

• Maintain a clean, healthy, hygienic work environment in all Hospitality and Catering workplaces to statutory requirements, while satisfying all hygiene and safety legislation. (to include kitchens, restaurant, bar, storerooms).
• Issue, receive and ensure cleanliness of all equipment ie: refrigerators, deep freezers, store cupboards, including the floor areas where required.
• Source, order, receive, store and dispense necessary equipment, materials and ingredients required for practical classes and demonstrations, from recognised suppliers and relevant retail outlets.
• Complete First Responder training and undertake the duties., The successful candidate will complete First Responder training and undertake the associated duties. Upon completion of training, an additional £50 per month will be paid.
  Minimum Level 2 qualification in Hospitality & Catering, to include vocational knowledge of food preparation; e.g. 706-2 / NVQ / VRQ.
• L2 / L3 Food hygiene qualification.
• Level 2 (Grade A-C) or equivalent Maths and English qualification
• Knowledge of current Food Safety Standards and Health & Safety legislation, Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February). Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales, with a strong reputation for high-quality teaching and learning. The College operates across six campuses in Swansea, supporting over 4,500 full-time and 10,000 part-time learners. With an annual turnover of more than £50 million, Gower College Swansea is a major employer in the region, employing over 1,000 staff.
• The College also offers an award-winning staff wellbeing provision, reflecting its commitment to investing in staff and ensuring they feel supported.
• 28 days (pro-rata) annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2025)
• 2 staff well-being days
• Discounted study opportunities on College programmes
• More benefits: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/staff-benefits-wellbeing, Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including:
• Enhanced DBS check, including the Children's Barred List (£49.50)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales, where necessary (£15 - £45 depending on role).