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Catering Technician (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 193116
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 9 November 2026
South East
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Education Details

Catering and Hospitality Further Education fe college
Also teaches: Professional Cookery

Job Description

Catering Technician

Temporary | Contract

Location: the South East

Are you an experienced catering professional who enjoys a hands-on role supporting learners?

About the Role

Working with a further education provider in the South East, you'll support the practical delivery of catering and hospitality training, making sure learners have the equipment, ingredients and safe working environment they need to develop their skills.

You'll work closely with teaching staff to prepare for practical sessions, maintain kitchen and workshop areas, and provide technical support to learners as they build their professional cookery techniques.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing equipment and ingredients for practical sessions and demonstrations to staff specifications.
  • Supporting learners during practical sessions with guidance on the safe use of tools, equipment and cooking techniques.
  • Maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and carrying out regular safety checks on equipment.
  • Keeping stock, resources and work areas organised and ready for use.
  • Working with colleagues across the team to support the smooth running of the programme.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Previous experience in food preparation, catering or hospitality
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate, or a willingness to obtain one
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience working in an educational or training environment

If you're ready to put your catering experience to work supporting the next generation, 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

Seb Scott

Seb Scott

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Previous experience in food preparation, catering or hospitality
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to obtain one
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills & Qualifications

Food preparationCateringHospitalityKitchen hygieneEquipment safety checksStock managementLearner supportCooking techniques

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