Catering & Patisserie Lecturer in Bolton

Catering & Patisserie Lecturer

Location: Bolton College
Contract Type: Temporary (via internal agency, Bolton Talent Solutions)
Term: September 2026, New Academic Year (dependent on College needs)
Hours: Variable hours (flexible working pattern)
Pay Rate: £26.00 to £28.75 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Bolton Talent Solutions is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and industry-experienced Catering & Patisserie Lecturer to join Bolton College on a temporary basis via our internal agency.

Starting in September 2026, this opportunity offers flexible, variable hours, making it ideal for candidates seeking adaptable working arrangements alongside ongoing assignments.

You will deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning across Catering, Hospitality, and Patisserie programmes, supporting learners to develop practical skills, industry knowledge, and professional behaviours that prepare them for employment or further study. This role combines practical and theory-based delivery, helping learners develop expertise in professional cookery, pastry, bakery, confectionery, and food service operations.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive mid-market hourly rate
• Flexible working pattern to suit your availability
• Ongoing temporary opportunities via the College's internal agency
• Supportive and collaborative teaching environment
• Opportunity to work within a well-established Further Education provider
• Share your culinary and patisserie expertise with aspiring chefs and hospitality professionals
• Make a positive impact on learner achievement and career progression

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching across Catering, Hospitality, and Patisserie programmes
• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons
• Teach and assess professional cookery, pastry, bakery, dessert, and confectionery techniques
• Support learners to develop industry-standard skills and professional behaviours
• Maintain a safe, positive, and professional learning environment in both classroom and kitchen settings
• Demonstrate current industry practices and high standards of food preparation, presentation, and service
• Develop teaching and learning resources to support course delivery
• Track learner progress and provide effective feedback to support achievement
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement, and departmental initiatives
• Support departmental targets relating to retention, achievement, and learner success
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, food hygiene, and safeguarding requirements

About You

Ideally, you will have:

• A Level 3 qualification (or above) in Catering, Professional Cookery, Patisserie, Hospitality, Bakery, or a related discipline
• Level 3 Advanced Food Hygiene qualification
• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or equivalent)
• Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Recent industry experience within Catering, Hospitality, Patisserie, Bakery, or Professional Cookery environments
• Strong practical teaching, kitchen management, and classroom management skills
• Knowledge of current culinary trends, food preparation techniques, and industry standards
• Experience teaching or training learners in a professional or educational setting is desirable
• A flexible, proactive, and learner-focused approach
• An enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one

The Legal Bit

Bolton Talent Solutions is acting as an employment business for this position. If you are successful, Bolton Talent Solutions is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate should you not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. The position is subject to agreement to Terms and Conditions and suitable application and reference process. As a result of the volume of applications we are currently receiving we regret that we may be unable to respond with individual feedback. If we have not contacted, you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.

Bolton Talent Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.