Kitchen Production Lead

Brockenhurst College; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days leave

Bank Holidays and Christmas closure (p

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site Nursery

Teachers Pension Scheme

Eye care vouchers

Onsite parking

Staff facilities and gym

Weekly staff football

Job summary

Brockenhurst College is recruiting a Kitchen Production Lead in a full-time, permanent position to deliver culinary teaching across Levels 1 to 3 Hospitality, Catering and Professional Cookery. The post holder will oversee practical learning environments, ensure safety and industry-standard practices, and support high-quality student outcomes.

The role requires leadership of kitchen operations, robust food production management, and the ability to engage and inspire students to achieve their

Qualifications

• Must have strong practical culinary skills and industry knowledge.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation and health & safety requirements.
• Understanding of stock control and food cost management.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• IT competence to support teaching and admin tasks.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students to reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ambitious teaching across Levels 1–3 Hospitality, Catering and Professional Cookery programmes.
• Model current industry practice in practical delivery environments.
• Ensure internal quality processes are followed.
• Track student progress effectively.
• Develop enrichment opportunities and lead educational visits when appropriate.
• Support colleagues in maintaining culinary standards and operations.
• Lead ordering, receipt and storage of food supplies and kitchen resources.

Skills

Strong practical culinary skills

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of food safety legislation

Stock control and food cost management

Accurate records and documentation

Strong communication and interpersonal

IT competence

Motivate and inspire students

Job description

Here at Brockenhurst College, we are looking to recruit aKitchen Production Lead on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £33,367 - £44,365 pro rata per annum. (Unqualified teachers £26,436 to £33,367 pro rata per annum.)

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 Kitchen Production Lead Role:

To deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across Levels 1 to 3 Hospitality, Catering and Professional Cookery programmes, enabling students to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for progression into employment, apprenticeships and further study.

The Kitchen Production Lead acts as the department's specialist lead for kitchen production, culinary operations and commercial catering activities. The postholder will ensure that practical learning environments operate efficiently, safely and to current industry standards, supporting high-quality student experiences and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities as our Kitchen Production Lead will include:

• Deliver ambitious, inspiring and stimulating teaching and learning across courses in the suite of qualifications in the curriculum area
• Model current industry practice within practical delivery environments to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Alongside the Curriculum Leader and Co-ordinator, ensure that all internal college-related quality processes and procedures, are effectively undertaken in line with college requirements
• Ensure that student progress is tracked effectively
• Develop and facilitate meaningful enrichment opportunities for students on the courses delivered, including leading or supporting educational visits
• Support colleagues in maintaining consistent culinary standards, food production methods and operational practice across practical delivery.
• Lead the ordering, receipt and storage of food commodities, consumables and kitchen resources.

As our Kitchen Production Lead ideally you will have:

• Strong practical culinary skills and industry knowledge.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation and health and safety requirements.
• Understanding of stock control and food cost management.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• IT competence sufficient to support teaching and administrative requirements.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their potential.

Benefits you will receive:

• 37 days leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata for part time staff)
• An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is 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 onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

Closing Date: 25th September 2026

Interview Date: 4th/5th October 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.