Part-time Lecturer (Food & Nutritional Science)

Vocational Training Council / VTC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocational Training Council (VTC) invites applications for a lecturer position across Hotel and Tourism Institute / Chinese Culinary Institute / International Culinary Institute in Hong Kong. The role focuses on nutrition, food hygiene and safety, and related modules, aligned with the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework.

You will design curricula, deliver teaching, assess learners, and maintain course records with emphasis on industry relevance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in nutritional science or food science, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ teaching and/or industrial experience, preferably in food/catering.
• Registered Dietitian qualification is highly preferred.
• Food hygiene certificate or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication in English and Chinese (Putonghua) and good presentation skills.
• Solid computer literacy and ability to pass a trade test.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop curriculum, schemes of work, teaching materials, and assessments for nutritional science and food hygiene modules.
• Perform teaching duties for modules related to nutritional science, food hygiene and safety, occupational safety and health, and green practices.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and records related to the modules.

Skills

Communication & presentation

Bilingual English/Chinese/Putonghua

Curriculum development

Trade test ability

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in nutritional science/food science

Registered Dietitian

HK Food Hygiene certificate

Tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

Hotel and Tourism Institute / Chinese Culinary Institute / International Culinary Institute

Major Duties

• (a) To design and develop the curriculum, scheme of work, teaching and learning materials and assessments for modules related to nutritional science and food hygiene and safety, to align with the module intended learning outcomes and appropriate level of the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework;
• (b) To perform teaching duties for modules related to nutritional science, food hygiene and safety, occupational safety and health, green practices, etc.; and
• (c) To prepare and maintain documentation and records in relation to the modules.

Requirements

• (a) A recognised degree in nutritional science, food science, or equivalent;
• (b) At least 3 years’ relevant teaching and / or industrial experience, preferably in food / catering and / or training industry;
• (c) Registered Dietitian qualification with solid experience in dietitian field is highly preferred;
• (d) A food hygiene certificate recognised by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, or food hygiene certificate or equivalent will be an added advantage;
• (e) Good communication and presentation skills in both English and Chinese as well as Putonghua;
• (f) Good knowledge of basic computer applications; and
• (g) Ability to pass a trade test.

Notes

• (1) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
• (2) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written assessment.
• (3) The appointee may be required to perform duties outside normal office hours and in designated places as assigned.
• (4) In support of the Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Police Force, all prospective appointees will be requested to undergo the SCRC at the advanced stage of the employment process.

Closing date for application: 26 October 2026

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.

VTC is a vocational and professional education and training provider established in Hong Kong in 1982. With some 200,000 students across our 14 member institutions, this not only makes us VIBRANT but VITAL to the Hong Kong educational landscape.

We provide a spectrum of opportunities through multiple pathways for graduates to determine their own destination, whether it is employment or further studies. If you believe that the provision of a valued choice for learners to acquire the values, skills and knowledge for lifelong learning and enhanced employability is a worthy mission, then consider joining us.

VTC is a vocational and professional education and training provider established in Hong Kong in 1982. With some 200,000 students across our 14 member institutions, this not only makes us VIBRANT but VITAL to the Hong Kong educational landscape.

We provide a spectrum of opportunities through multiple pathways for graduates to determine their own destination, whether it is employment or further studies. If you believe that the provision of a valued choice for learners to acquire the values, skills and knowledge for lifelong learning and enhanced employability is a worthy mission, then consider joining us.