Lecturer in Catering & Hospitality

JB422: Lecturer in Catering & Hospitality

Salary: £24,369 to £25,082 per annum

Location: Hayes

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Lecturer in Catering & Hospitality of one of our clients.

To provide comprehensive day to day support to the catering team and to supervise and assist students in the catering kitchen.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Lecturer in Catering & Hospitality:

• To supervise students in the catering kitchen, working towards working towards L1, L2 and L3 qualifications as well as apprenticeship qualifications.
• To supervise and assist the team of students working in the kitchen during the lunch time sessions when the restaurant is open 4 days a week and also for planned gourmet evenings.
• To prepare ingredients for skill builds for student training purposes.
• To supervise the students to keep an up-to-date inventory list of equipment in the kitchen on a termly basis.
• To supervise the students in the storage of provisions in date order.
• To set up and maintain student record files and to check and maintain student uniform orders.
• To supervise the students in the laundry of kitchen towels etc, ironing of napkins and tablecloths.
• To assist students with planning for theme days.
• To organise with the colleges facilities team service/maintenance of equipment and deep cleaning and repairs outside of teaching weeks.
• To update and maintain display boards promoting students work/upcoming events.
• Promote and plan external events to external companies to raise the commercial income for the restaurant.
• Daily ordering with suppliers, phoning in orders, checking orders in and keeping stock rotated and up to date with regular stock takes.
• To assist teachers / lecturers during demonstrations, practical work and simulations.
• To assist teaching staff, when necessary, with preparation of food for the restaurant and functions.
• To assist in any clearing up during and after classes and functions, in the kitchen.
• To launder linen from the kitchen and restaurant.
• To assist the chef manager with arrangements for any outside visits for students, including the relevant paperwork.
• To write letters to students and suppliers at the request of the chef manager and lecturer, as and when necessary.
• To ensure that the appropriate levels of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained.
• To comply with all relevant health & safety and food hygiene regulations and assist the college in the implementation of the health and safety policies.
• To ensure the safe and secure storage of stock.
• To monitor equipment and report any faults to the appropriate section.
• To regularly update knowledge of the catering industry.
• To assist with the promotion of the college open days.
• To assist with the promotion of the restaurant within the college.
• To take an active part in the appraisal process.
• To participate in and contribute to the college’s staff training policy and programme.
• To participate in enrolment duties and cover reception when necessary.
• To take an active part in the appraisal and mentoring processes.
• To comply with all relevant health & safety regulations and assist the college in the implementation of its own health & safety policy.
• To comply with and actively promote the college’s equal opportunities policy.
• To participate in and contribute to the college’s in-service and training activities.
• To carry out all other duties as may be reasonably required.
• Understand and comply with safeguarding legislation and ensure that best practice is embedded in all working practices as required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that this commitment is demonstrated in all aspects of the role as appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications for the Lecturer in Catering & Hospitality:

• Good general level of education (GCSE or equivalent).
• Qualification in catering/hospitality at level 2.
• Experience of working in a professional kitchen environment.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, both manual and on a database.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with learners aged 16-19.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Experience of stock control and health and safety legislation and certification renewal.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of and commitment to, equality and diversity and safeguarding.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
• Willingness to work flexibly.
• Enthusiasm and interest in working with students in the college.
• Experience of working in education setting (e.g. school, college).

Salary: £24,369 to £25,082 per annum

Location: Hayes