Hospitality & Catering Technician

Educators; Swansea; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (28 days pro-rata)

Pension: Local Government Pension

Well-being days

Study opportunities

Staff benefits link

Job summary

Gower College Swansea is seeking an experienced Hospitality & Catering Technician to join the Tycoch campus team. The role is part-time (18.5 hours per week), term-time (40 weeks per annum) and permanent, with an annual salary of £11,641.

Based at Tycoch Campus in Swansea, the post requires a Level 2 qualification in Hospitality & Catering, plus food hygiene and Maths/English at Level 2 or equivalent. Thorough duties include maintaining hygiene standards and supporting practical classes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 in Hospitality & Catering including food preparation.
• L2/L3 Food hygiene qualification.
• Level 2 (Grade A-C) or equivalent Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, healthy, hygienic work environment in all Hospitality and Catering workplaces to statutory requirements, while satisfying all hygiene and safety legislation.
• Issue, receive and ensure cleanliness of all equipment (refrigerators, deep freezers, store cupboards, etc.).
• Source, order, receive, store and dispense equipment, materials and ingredients for practical classes from recognised suppliers.
• Complete First Responder training and undertake the duties.

Skills

Level 2 Hospitality & Catering

Food hygiene qualification

Maths English qualification

Education

Level 2 in Hospitality & Catering

Food hygiene (L2/L3)

Maths & English (Level 2+)

Job description

Salary: 11641 - 11641 Per Annum

About Us

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.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Hospitality & Catering Technician to join our team in Tycoch campus.

• Part time (18.5 hours per week)
• Term time (40 weeks per annum)
• Permanent
• £11,641 per annum (£26,226 FTE)
• Tycoch Campus, Swansea

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

About You

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Further information

• 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.
• 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).

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.

Welsh Language

To apply in Welsh, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh applications as we recognise the importance of delivering bilingual services and expanding our bilingual workforce. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Safeguarding

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).