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Catering Technician
Hours: 18.5 hours per week / 36 weeks per year
Working pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Salary: £23,780 - £24,345 FTE / £9,404 - £9,627 Actual
Are you passionate about food service and excited to take on a role that blends meal preparation with stock management in a busy, professional kitchen?
As a Catering Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of our college refectory. From preparing fresh meals and managing stock to maintaining health and safety standards, your skills will help create a welcoming and efficient environment for staff and students.
We are excited to offer this opportunity for a committed, reliable, and team-oriented Catering Technician to join our team.
In this role you will:
•Support the Bistro Service Leader in delivering an efficient and high-quality refectory service for staff and students.
•Assist with preparing meals, including sandwiches, hot snacks, and lunch items, following planned menus.
•Help manage stock inventory by monitoring levels, restocking supplies, and maintaining accurate records.
•Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly and meets health and safety standards in both training and refectory areas.
•Support 16–19 students during work-related learning activities, providing guidance and maintaining a safe, professional environment.
What you will bring to the role:
•A Level 2 or above qualification in a relevant subject area, including cookery.
•Practical experience in ordering and managing stock, including food produce.
•A strong understanding of equality & diversity, safeguarding, and prevent, and how these impact learning and assessment.
•Excellent organisational and time management skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
•A commitment to high standards, continuous improvement, and a solution-focused approach.
About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury:
We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.
What we offer:
Financial Benefits:
•Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
•Local Government Pension Scheme
Health and Wellness:
•Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
•Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
•On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20
•Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities
•Free Annual Flu Jab
•Staff Summer Event
Professional Development:
•Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
•Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement
Work-Life Balance:
•Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life
Campus Amenities and Discounts:
•Free onsite parking
•Access to a corporate discount scheme
•Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
•Good value food and drink at the Street Café
•Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)
Criteria:
•Please find the job description attached.
If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact on our students’ careers in our role of Catering Technician we would love to hear from you.
We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!
If you're interested in this position, please apply below or send your CV to recruitment @newbury-college.ac.uk as an expression of interest. Please note that applications must be submitted through our website.
Safeguarding Statement
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.
Safer Recruitment
At Newbury College we are committed to following Safer Recruitment Guidelines
• Pre – Recruitment Process: Candidates will be subject to an online search. Applications must be completed in full with a complete employment history (With any gaps reasoned) and qualifications listed. Incomplete applications will not be submitted for shortlisting.
• Interview Stage: Candidates will be required to provide Right to Work documentation and an overseas check/Code of conduct certificate (if applicable), any convictions must be declared and consent to obtain a DBS Certificate and PLR Record will be requested .
• Successful Candidates: A share code will be required for Non-British citizens and further documents may be needed. A barred list check will be carried out. We also require a minimum of 2 references and an Enhanced DBS check
Our college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We value and embrace diversity, recognising the contribution individuals from different backgrounds can bring to our organisation. We are ‘Disability Confident Committed’ and expect all our employees to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.