Please Note: Cheshire College South & West and Macclesfield College are in a confirmed merger to commence from 1st August 2026.
Should you be successful at your interview for this role, your terms and conditions will be aligned to Cheshire College South & West, details below:
Macclesfield College is a place that fires ambition, realises potential and looks to the future.
We continue to build a growth mindset for both students and colleagues alike and are excited to continue to attract, retain and develop our outstanding people to provide only the best for our learners.
We have the most supportive and collaborative colleagues who enrich the lives of our students though are values.
Our Whites Chef Academy are excited to announce that we are looking for a team member to join the department as a Chef Technician.
Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact within our college group!
The Role
You will be required to work one evening per week.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Hospitality and Catering department at Macclesfield and to create a ‘centre of excellence’ which will be recognised both locally and ultimately nationally. We want the successful candidate to have recent industrial experience in the sector.
Your role will be to support staff and learners with the delivery and assessment of our Hospitality & Catering courses and provide technical support in the kitchen areas, ensuring that the provision and all equipment operates consistently to a high standard, and that all aspects of Health & Safety and food hygiene are met.
Main Duties for this role include
- To issue equipment to learners and ensure its return.
- To maintain the kitchen to a high level of cleanliness, hygiene and health & safety.
- To prepare demonstration resources for Hospitality & Catering courses.
- To assist with enrolment and induction, as required.
- To ensure stock levels are maintained, place orders and check deliveries.
- To maintain laundry facilities.
We offer a brilliant package of benefits to support your career and wellbeing including:
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities
- Financial support to gain your teaching qualification
- Professional development and upskilling opportunities
- Competitive salary
- Generous pension scheme (28.68% TPS / 20% LGPS)
- Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
- Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
- Onsite Starbucks café
- Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Staff Awards & Recognition
- Access to our employee benefits platform
Pre-employment Screening
All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide;
- Evidence of your right to work in the UK
- Proof of Identity
- A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period
- Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate adjustments.
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.
Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.
Chef Technician in Macclesfield employer: Macclesfield College
Macclesfield College is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. With access to advanced facilities and generous benefits such as up to 51 days of annual leave and financial support for teaching qualifications, educators can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on students' lives in a vibrant community.
