Technician (Catering)

NKC Gravesend College; South Shields; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

North Kent Colleges Group is seeking a proactive Technician (Catering) to join our Catering team. In this hands-on role, you will support lecturers, help prepare practical sessions, and ensure our training kitchens and The View Restaurant are well stocked, orderly and compliant with food safety and health and safety requirements.

The successful applicant will hold Level 2 Hospitality and Level 2 Food Safety in Catering, have strong stock control knowledge, and excellent communication and IT

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Hospitality qualification.
• Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Good knowledge of stock control and ordering systems.
• Strong organisational and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Experience within an education environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support across Catering provision and assist with practical sessions.
• Help lecturers prepare for practical sessions and ensure training kitchens and The View Restaurant are well stocked and compliant with safety requirements.
• Manage food, equipment and resources and support stock control and deliveries.
• Assist with practical classes and maintain high standards of cleanliness, HACCP and food safety.
• Liaise with contractors, support equipment maintenance and contribute to health and safety inspections and asset management.

Skills

Stock control

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Supervisory skills

Team player

Education

Level 2 Hospitality

Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering

Tools

Stock control systems

Job description

Are you passionate about Hospitality and Catering and have the practical skills and can-do attitude to support the next generation of catering professionals? We’re looking for a proactive and dedicated Technician (Catering) to join our supportive Catering team at North Kent Colleges Group, helping to create a safe, efficient and industry-focused learning environment.

In this hands-on role, you’ll provide technical and operational support across our Catering provision, helping lecturers prepare for practical sessions and ensuring our training kitchens and The View Restaurant are well stocked, organised and compliant with food safety and health and safety requirements.

You’ll manage food, equipment and resources, support stock control and deliveries, assist with practical classes, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness, HACCP and food safety. You’ll also liaise with contractors, support equipment maintenance and contribute to health and safety inspections and asset management.

The successful candidate will have a minimum Level 2 Hospitality qualification and Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, with experience in a similar customer-focused environment. You’ll have good knowledge of stock control and ordering systems, strong organisational and supervisory skills, and excellent communication and IT skills. Experience within an education environment would be advantageous.

You’ll be proactive, reliable and adaptable, with the ability to work independently while being a supportive team player. If you’re passionate about Catering and enjoy working in a busy, practical environment, we’d love to hear from you.