Stores Technician Hospitality & Catering in Bournemouth

Are you an organised hospitality professional with a passion for food, quality and operational excellence? Join our thriving Hospitality & Catering team as a Stores Technician and play a pivotal role within our brand-new, state-of-the-art Escoffier facilities in the Compass Building. This is far more than a traditional stores role. At the heart of a dynamic environment that combines industry-standard teaching kitchens with commercial restaurant operations, you'll be responsible for ensuring the seamless flow of ingredients, specialist equipment and resources that support outstanding learning, assessment, events and customer service.

Working closely with lecturers, chefs, apprentices and students, you'll use your hospitality expertise, organisational skills and attention to detail to keep operations running smoothly, safely and efficiently. Your contribution will help create exceptional learning experiences and support the development of the next generation of hospitality and culinary professionals.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing stock levels, ordering, deliveries and inventory control across hospitality and catering facilities
• Ensuring ingredients, equipment and resources are available to support teaching, assessments, restaurant service and events
• Maintaining robust stock control systems and accurate purchasing records
• Developing effective relationships with suppliers to secure quality products and value for money
• Supporting lecturers, chefs and students with specialist hospitality resources and operational requirements
• Coordinating resources for competitions, employer-led activities, demonstrations, masterclasses and commercial events
• Monitoring food safety, allergen management, HACCP compliance and environmental health standards
• Managing the maintenance, servicing and operational readiness of specialist catering equipment
• Identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve sustainability and maximise efficiency
• Contributing to outstanding learning environments that reflect current industry practice

What We're Looking For

• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Level 2 Catering qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Strong knowledge of professional food production, kitchen operations and food safety practices
• Experience of stock control, procurement, logistics or stores management within a hospitality, catering or food production environment
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with great attention to detail
• Strong IT and digital skills, including confidence using stock management and record-keeping systems
• The ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, students and suppliers
• A proactive, adaptable and solution-focused approach
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and continuous improvement

A Health, Safety and Hygiene qualification and experience within education or further education settings would be advantageous.

We encourage early applications, as we may close the vacancy once we receive a sufficient number of strong applications.

Working at Bournemouth and Poole College

More than just a job. At Bournemouth & Poole College, we are passionate about turning potential into professionals. We are the largest college in the area and a vital engine for the local economy, educating over 9,000 learners and partnering with over 1,000 employers to bridge the gap between local talent and real futures.

A proud culture. We know that if we want our students to succeed, we have to start by looking after our people. We work hard to create an environment where you feel trusted and valued rather than just employed.

A place to grow and belong. We are committed to a workplace that is genuinely inclusive, where everyone is inspired to contribute and succeed. You will find a vibrant, rewarding environment that celebrates ambition and success in equal measures.

To get a better feel for life at the College and explore our full range of benefits, visit our Work With Us page.

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As proud Armed Forces Covenant signatories, we value the skills and experience veterans, reservists and military families, and encourage them to consider a career with us.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share in this commitment. The successful will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.