Technician - Hospitality

RT23 – Technician – Hospitality Location: Hayes, London Salary: £23,652 – £24,632 Per Annum Overview: First Military Recruitment are recruiting an enthusiastic individual, with good team working skills on behalf of one of our renowned clients. You will work with the hospitality and catering department and provide day-to-day support for the catering team, supervising and assisting students in the catering kitchen. Main responsibilities will include preparing ingredients, maintaining stock and an up to date inventory of equipment, assisting teaching staff in practical demonstrations, and helping students in the planning for ‘Theme Days’ and other events. The ideal candidate will be qualified to Level 2 in Catering/Hospitality, with experience of working in a professional kitchen environment. You will have experience of stock control, health and safety legislation and certification renewal, with good organisational and communication skills. You will also have good customer service skills and be able to work effectively with staff, students and members of the public. Duties & Responsibilities 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. Enforcing and maintaining food hygiene standards. To supervise the cleaning of the kitchen by the students. To ensure that the appropriate levels of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained at all times in the catering kitchen. 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 comply with and actively promote the College’s Health and Safety, Equality & Diversity and Safeguarding Policies. To participate in and contribute to the College’s staff training policy and programme Skills & Qualifications Level 2 in Catering/Hospitality. Experience 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 database. Ability to work effectively and encourage young learners aged 16 – 19. Experience working in an education setting. Experience of stock control. Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation. Understanding of and commitment to Equality & Diversity Safeguarding. Good level of literacy and numeracy. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team. Good IT skills. Benefits Internal promotion. Salary progression. Teacher pension scheme. Free parking on all campuses. Subsidised gym membership across on site fitness centres. Dental insurance. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave. Public transport season ticket loan scheme. Location: Hayes, London Salary: £23,652 – £24,632 Per Annum