Hospitality and Catering Technician

Here at Brockenhurst College, we are looking to recruit a Hospitality and Catering Technician (Stores) on a term time only, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £23,556 per annum pro rata. We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

The Role: As our Hospitality and Catering Technician, you will undertake a range of duties in support of the academic and operational function of MJ's.

Responsibilities as our Hospitality and Catering Technician will include:

• Collecting and collating food orders prepared by lecturers.
• Issuing and receiving equipment, materials, and foodstuffs to and from students and lecturers including associated paperwork.
• Receiving, unpacking, and checking supplies for quality and quantity and process all documentation pertaining to these; being responsible for packing and dispatch of defective goods.
• Complete monthly procurement card transactions and forward to Curriculum Leader.
• Ordering foodstuffs and commodities from suppliers as directed by lecturers and if necessary, contacting suppliers over queries and obtaining quotations.
• Ability to utilise IT systems including Excel and online ordering systems.
• Preparing and weighing up materials and foodstuffs for tests and class work.
• Costing order sheets upon completion of all classes and prepare transfer where approx.
• Undertaking stock control of consumable items and carrying out annual Stock Check of stores.
• Arranging the sale of cooked items prepared in practical classes and maintain appropriate records.
• Assist with outside events as required.
• Ensure kitchen, restaurant and public areas are kept up to Environmental Health Standards of cleanliness through the management of ancillary staff.
• Ensure that department financial procedures are in line with financial regulations.
• Liaise with auditors both internal and external.
• Manage the food hygiene and safety system and keep appropriate records and liaise with EHO's.
• Keeping fridges and storeroom tidy and ensure stores rotation and security of store.
• Simple maintenance, fault finding, repair and servicing of machines, equipment and tools and where necessary arranging repair via the Site Office and Estates department.
• The maintenance of a register for COSHH and staff training.

As our Hospitality and Catering Technician, you'll ideally have:

• Good level of literacy and numeracy required.
• Previous experience in this type of role.
• Knowledge of store systems.
• The ability to communicate with students and staff effectively.
• The ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• IT literate.

Benefits you will receive:

• 37 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time.
• Enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Free eye care vouchers.
• Free secure onsite parking.
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare.
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out).
• Weekly staff football.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Hospitality and Catering Technician role, then please click ‘apply’ now!

Closing Date: 27 July 2025

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