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A place to inspire
Are you passionate about creating safe, well-organised and inspiring practical learning environments? Do you take pride in high standards, attention to detail and supporting young people to thrive?If so, we’d love you to join our Supported Learning team as our new Catering Technician, working across two fully equipped training kitchens in our Gateway building.
About the Role
Our practical kitchens are central to the Supported Learning curriculum.To run safely, efficiently and in full compliance with health, safety and hygiene regulations, they require dedicated technical oversight.This new role has been created to ensure both kitchen environments meet all statutory requirements while enabling our students to learn, practise and succeed in a safe and supportive space.
The Catering Technician will play a vital part in the smooth running of our practical sessions, supporting both staff and students and ensuring that teaching time is protected.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the day-to-day technical operation of both kitchens, including:
Health, Safety & Compliance
1. Completing daily health and safety checks
2. Maintaining COSHH compliance and accurate record-keeping
3. Ensuring safe storage, monitoring and handling of knives and hazardous equipment
4. Overseeing correct set-up and shut-down procedures
5. Maintaining allergen-safe practices and preventing cross-contamination
6. Checking student allergies and sourcing appropriate ingredients
Operational & Technical Support
7. Ordering food, ingredients and consumables
8. Managing stock rotation and storage across both kitchens
9. Setting up the kitchens before practical sessions
10. Cleaning and maintaining large equipment
11. Supporting students during practical lessons
12. Overseeing end-of-day cleaning, tidying, mopping and kitchen shut-down
13. Ensuring the kitchens consistently meet all hygiene, safety and compliance standards
14. Carrying out occasional additional duties that support the smooth running of the department
Why This Role Matters
This post is essential to:
15. Ensure both kitchens operate safely and meet all legal requirements
16. Protect teaching time by allowing lecturers to transition promptly to theory sessions
17. Provide consistent allergen-safe practice for students with dietary needs
18. Support high-quality learning experiences in busy, high-risk environments
19. Create a sustainable and efficient operational model for the department
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
20. Highly organised and proactive
21. Confident in managing health and safety procedures
22. Knowledgeable about food hygiene and allergen management (or willing to train)
23. Comfortable working in busy, practical environments
24. Supportive, patient and committed to helping students succeed
25. Able to work independently and as part of a team
Experience in catering, hospitality, food technology, or technical support roles is desirable, but training will be provided for the right candidate.
For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Zubia Haque (Head of Faculty) on Zubia.Haque@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
Interviews /Assessments are planned for: week commencing 13th April 2026.
Why Join us
26. Competitive salary – £24,840 to £25,230FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
27. 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
28. Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
29. Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
30. Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
31. Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme
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At Nottingham College, we’recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood.
We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected.
Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported.
Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college.
Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another.Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.
Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
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If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – CurrentVacancies to apply.
We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employemnt checks, including DBS, qualifications, references and proof of your right to work in the UK.