Technician- Catering

ABOUT THE COLLEGE 

Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level. We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.

Our mission and purpose are to:

 ‘Enable people to recognise and develop their potential’.

We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers’. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Catering Technician to join our team and ensure the smooth operation of our catering facilities.

In this role, you will provide technical support to the curriculum department including assistance with preparation and maintenance of a range of kitchens and teaching aids / materials to ensure effective curriculum delivery. As a Catering Technician you will be responsible for the procurement of food items, placing orders and carrying out stock control of items necessary for the provision of the services in accordance with the College’s Financial Regulations and Procedures.

A key part of this role is to provide technical support to tutors in respect of the preparation and development of teaching aids and materials such as ingredients to use in lessons.

It is essential that the successful post holder will comply with all relevant statutory Health and Safety legislation such as food safety management to ensure a safe working environment for staff and learners.

Applicants must possess a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in both Math's & English and have recent experience in relevant area including the safe use and maintenance of catering equipment. Holding a Level 2 or above in a catering-based subject is considered advantageous.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible to events and timetable changes to suit the needs of the organisation.

**If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.**

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!

·        Generous annual leave – 29 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service)

·        Automatic entry into the Local Government pension Scheme.

·        A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

·        Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

·        Free onsite parking.

·        Subsidised onsite restaurant.

·        A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.

·        Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.