Hospitality Technician

eTeach UK Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Colchester is seeking a Hospitality Technician to support curriculum delivery in hospitality settings. Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety standards. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and industrial experience, particularly in a commercial kitchen environment. This part-time role is 18.5 hours a week across 40 weeks annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics.
• Education to level 2 or above in a relevant subject.
• Level 3 or above is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and students with the curriculum.
• Prepare class materials efficiently.
• Maintain and clean kitchens.

Skills

Practical industrial experience

Experience working in a team

Health & Safety awareness

Using ILT skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics

Education to level 2 or above in relevant subject area

Job description

Job Overview

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference. At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward‑thinking working environment. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, working with us means being part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. We are committed to nurturing talent and creating opportunities for continuous professional growth and development. We are especially passionate about driving diversity and inspiring individuals from all backgrounds to thrive in careers across a wide range of sectors. This position is located within our Hospitality Team. By joining our team, you’ll help shape the future workforce and make a lasting impact on the lives of learners.

Job Title

Hospitality Technician

Role Description

As a Hospitality Technician, you’ll be supporting the curriculum delivery in Hospitality across Kitchens and Restaurant. You will ensure that everything is up to a safe operational state and prepare all class related materials efficiently and effectively. You will also be keeping track of stock and maintaining them to make sure that all relevant courses run smoothly. This role is 40 weeks a year, 18.5 hours a week.

In this role, you will:

• Supporting teachers and students with the curriculum
• Preparing all relevant materials
• Maintaining all Kitchen equipment and reporting anything to the technician supervisor where needed
• Adhering to Health and Safety Regulations
• Keeping stock at a reasonable level and reordering from suppliers where needed
• Maintaining and cleaning kitchens

Essential Qualifications

• Education to level 2 or above and/or a professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent
• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

• Education to level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent

Essential Experience

• Practical industrial experience within a commercial kitchen/catering trade.
• Experience with working effectively as part of a team.
• Awareness of Health & Safety at Work and related issues.
• Good experience in using ILT skills

Additional Information

All applications will be assessed against the stated essential requirements, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet them. We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.

Colchester Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We strive to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Criminal Records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.