We have an exciting opportunity for a practical, dedicated Catering Tutor to join our prison education team on-site at HMP Sudbury-a Category D open prison in Derbyshire. In this hands-on, rewarding role, you will deliver catering qualifications to small groups of prison-based learners, helping them develop professional cookery techniques and positive workplace habits to support their long-term resettlement and career aspirations.
What You Will Be Doing
Culinary Instruction: Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality practical catering and food preparation courses, combining hands-on kitchen training with essential food safety and culinary theory.
Individual Training Plans: Establish and maintain tailored training plans for all learners, offering continuous guidance, support, and constructive feedback throughout their qualification journey.
Food Safety & Kitchen Discipline: Instill strict industry compliance, including kitchen hygiene, food safety standards, health & safety regulations, and professional discipline within an open prison setting.
Progress Tracking: Assess learner practical work, track achievements accurately, and maintain detailed course documentation in line with awarding body expectations.
Rehabilitation & Resettlement Focus: Inspire and motivate learners to build self-esteem, work-readiness, and culinary competence aligned directly with employment opportunities in the commercial hospitality industry upon release.
What We Are Looking For
Trade Qualifications: Essential Level 2 qualification (or higher) in Catering, Culinary Arts, or Professional Cookery.
Vocational Expertise: Substantial hands-on industry experience as an expert in commercial kitchens, catering operations, or hospitality environments.
Training Experience: Proven experience delivering vocational or on-the-job catering training, with the ability to use varied delivery methods to engage diverse learners.
Teaching Qualifications: A teaching or assessing qualification is desirable. No teaching qualification? No problem! Full support and funding will be provided to help you achieve the required qualifications during your probationary period.
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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.
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