Technician (Catering)
North Kent College, Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PW17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Catering
Working pattern
- Part time: 12 hours per week, 40 weeks per annum, with opportunities to increase your hours in future
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £6,326.64 pro rata per annum + £1,180.58 holiday pay
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about Hospitality and Catering and have the practical skills and can-do attitude to support the next generation of catering professionals? We’re looking for a proactive and dedicated Technician (Catering) to join our supportive Catering team at North Kent Colleges Group, helping to create a safe, efficient and industry-focused learning environment.
In this hands-on role, you’ll provide technical and operational support across our Catering provision, helping lecturers prepare for practical sessions and ensuring our training kitchens and The View Restaurant are well stocked, organised and compliant with food safety and health and safety requirements.
You’ll manage food, equipment and resources, support stock control and deliveries, assist with practical classes, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness, HACCP and food safety. You’ll also liaise with contractors, support equipment maintenance and contribute to health and safety inspections and asset management.
The successful candidate will have a minimum Level 2 Hospitality qualification and Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, with experience in a similar customer-focused environment. You’ll have good knowledge of stock control and ordering systems, strong organisational and supervisory skills, and excellent communication and IT skills. Experience within an education environment would be advantageous.
You’ll be proactive, reliable and adaptable, with the ability to work independently while being a supportive team player. If you’re passionate about Catering and enjoy working in a busy, practical environment, we’d love to hear from you.
What the college offers its staff
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following:
- Enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which includes generous employee/employer contribution rates.
- Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.
- CPD days and access to several discount memberships through being an employee at a College.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development.
Further information about the job
Where you’ll work: This role is based at our Tonbridge campus
Your hours: 12 hours per week, 40 weeks per annum, with opportunities to increase your hours in future
Your pay: £6,326.64 pro rata per annum + £1,180.58 holiday pay
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About North Kent College
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- North Kent College website
- Email address
- beckycross@northkent.ac.uk
North Kent Colleges Group is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and over 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
Arranging a visit to North Kent College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email beckycross@northkent.ac.uk.
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