Catering Technician

Passionate about food and learning? Join our college as a Catering Technician and help bring our kitchens to life! You'll work alongside an experienced teacher, supporting practical lessons and inspiring the next generation of culinary talent. From preparing ingredients to setting up professional kitchen equipment, your skills will keep classes running smoothly. You'll play a key role in maintaining a safe, organised, and industry-standard training environment. This is a hands-on role perfect for someone with catering experience who enjoys working with young people. If you're reliable, energetic, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen setting, we'd love to hear from you. Help shape future chefs while doing what you love every day. We have an exciting opportunity at our Wythenshawe campus to join our Service and Retails Industries Department as a Technician (Catering) on a permanent, part-time (17.5 hours per week), term-time only basis (42 weeks). Site Information Our Wythenshawe campus is a welcoming and community-focused site, offering modern facilities and a supportive learning environment. Specialising in areas such as health and social care, childhood studies, and supported learning, the campus is committed to helping every learner reach their full potential. With strong local partnerships and a passionate team, Wythenshawe is a place where staff can make a real difference and be part of something truly rewarding. Benefits • 35 days paid annual leave plus 5 bank holidays (pro-rated for weeks worked per year) . • 3 well-being days per year (FTE) . • Significant pension contribution. • Retail discounts. • Employee Assistance Program. • Cycle to work scheme. Skills, Qualifications and Experience To be successful in this role, you will need: • Level 2 English & Mathematics. • Industry relevant qualification as applicable by specialist function. • First Aid qualification (or be prepared to work towards within first year). • Specific relevant industry experience. • Specific relevant specialist skill. • Ability to work as a team or individually. • Working to deadlines. Please visit our website for a full overview of general Role Responsibilities, Skills, Qualifications and Experience. Safeguarding The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check. Equal Opportunities Statement At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy. The closing date for this job advert is 26/09/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!