Hospitality Technician & Support Practitioner

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career average pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced sick pay

NUS Employee discount

Vodafone Advantage

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Sodexo benefits scheme

Benenden Health care scheme

Job summary

Waltham Forest College is seeking a Hospitality Technician & Support Practitioner to assist the Hospitality & Catering department. The role covers purchasing, stock control, deliveries and stores administration to support teaching kitchens and real-working environments.

The ideal candidate will have hospitality or catering supervisory experience, a full UK driving licence, and qualifications in food safety and health & safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or catering at supervisory level.
• Strong background in stores, procurement, stock control, and food safety management.
• Willingness to develop professionally and be organised.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing, stock control, deliveries and stores administration.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures and inventory management systems.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• Support day-to-day running of training kitchens.
• Collaborate with Chef Lecturers to ensure resources are available for teaching.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Full UK driving licence

IT skills

Stock control software

Education

Hospitality/Catering qualifications

Food safety qualifications

First aid training

Manual handling training

Assessment practice

Tools

Stock control systems

Procurement systems

Job description

Hospitality Technician & Support Practitioner

Job Title: Hospitality Technician & Support Practitioner Location: East London Hours: 36, 40 weeks per year (Term time only) Salary: £25,913 Contract Type: Permanent Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating. Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College’s focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth. Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success. This role supports the efficient operation of the Hospitality & Catering department by managing purchasing, stock control, deliveries, and stores administration while ensuring compliance with financial procedures and inventory management systems. The successful candidate will maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety, support the day-to-day running of training kitchens, and work closely with Chef Lecturers to ensure resources are available for teaching and real working environment activities. The ideal candidate will have experience working within the hospitality or catering sector at a supervisory level, with a strong background in stores, procurement, stock control, and food safety management. They will hold relevant Hospitality/Catering qualifications, a full UK driving licence, and be committed to their ongoing professional and personal development. Additionally, they will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and confident working independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. Strong IT skills, sound knowledge of food and beverage operations, and the ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with a diverse range of individuals are essential. Qualifications in food safety, health and safety, first aid, manual handling, and assessment practice would be advantageous. What’s in it for you? We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, Vodafone Advantage, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme, Sodexo benefits scheme and Benenden Health care scheme. Equality, diversity and inclusion We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support. Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2026 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate. Closing Date: 3 September 2026 Interview Date: 9 September 2026.