Part time variable hours tutor of hospitality

Part Time Variable Hours Tutor of Hospitality Hours : part-time variable Hourly rate : £26.51 (unqualified)* or £27.68 (qualified)* inclusive of holiday pay. Plus, membership of Teachers’ Pension Scheme. *the base hourly rate is £17.10 (unqualified) / £17.86 (qualified) per hour, plus payment for holiday and preparation and marking time, which gives an approximate hourly rate of £26.51 (unqualified) / £27.68 (qualified) per hour. About the role We are seeking a dedicated professional with proven experience in mentoring young people in a kitchen setting. You’ll support our learners to gain and develop their culinary skills, safe working practices and creativity in the commercial kitchen environment. Ideally you will also have experience in delivering hospitality vocational and apprenticeship programmes. Working in our training kitchens, the successful candidate will demonstrate a wide range of culinary skills, explain processes and practices in commercial kitchens and food preparation and support learners in practicing these skills. Our learners cover units in all areas of food service and preparation including meat, fish, game, pastries, breads and hot and cold desserts, as well as preparing food for those with restricted diets. Students prepare food for assessment and to be sold in our training restaurant on site, so an understanding of, and adherence to, food safety and allergen regulations is crucial in this role. Prior teaching or training experience would be beneficial but is not essential. If you would like to apply for this post please submit your application as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received. About the person You’ll hold a recognised hospitality or culinary qualification, such as an NVQ or diploma, and have solid knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Food Allergen regulations to lead on maintaining a safe and effective learning environment. No prior teaching experience is required as we will support the right candidate to develop skills in training, coaching, and assessing learners and guide portfolio development. The ideal candidate will be able to build professional rapport with young adult learners and be passionate about the culinary sector. Strong organisational skills are essential for managing kitchen operations and maintaining accurate records, while excellent communication and leadership skills will help you motivate learners and foster teamwork. Technical expertise in the safe operation of kitchen equipment and adherence to food safety standards is a must, along with the ability to identify training needs and deliver flexible, responsive learning solutions. About the College York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices. We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym. Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lynn Aikman, Curriculum and Standards Manager: Hospitality, Travel and Tourism,at lynnaikman@yorkcollege.ac.uk / 01904 770280. Staff benefits & Important notices You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre . Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work. Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form. Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.