Catering Technician (Temporary)
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Job Description
Catering Technician
Temporary | Contract
Location: the East of England
Start date: 12 October 2026
Are you a catering or hospitality professional who enjoys a hands-on role behind the scenes of a busy kitchen?
About the Role
As Catering Technician, you'll support the smooth running of practical catering sessions with an established education provider, making sure staff and learners have the equipment, ingredients and safe working environment they need.
You'll prepare and set up training kitchens ahead of sessions, keep stock organised and maintain the hygiene and safety standards expected of a professional kitchen. Working alongside teaching staff, you'll also offer practical guidance to learners as they develop their technical skills.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing equipment and ingredients for practical sessions in line with staff requirements.
- Supporting learners during practical sessions with the safe use of equipment and cooking techniques.
- Maintaining hygiene standards and carrying out routine safety checks on kitchen equipment.
- Managing stock, deliveries and the organisation of kitchen areas and resources.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Experience in food preparation, catering or hospitality
- Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable (but not essential):
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
- Experience of working in an educational setting
If you'd like to put your kitchen experience to work supporting the next generation of catering professionals, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Olly Sully
Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- Experience in food preparation, catering or hospitality
- Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Skills & Qualifications
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- Location: East of England
- Sector: Further And Higher Education
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- Subject: Catering