Catering Technician

Are you practical organised and passionate about creating an inspiring learning environment for future hospitality professionals We are looking for a dedicated Catering Technician to join our Hospitality and Catering team at DN Colleges Group.

In this vital role you will support teaching staff and students by preparing resources maintaining specialist kitchens and equipment and ensuring our learning spaces are safe clean and fully operational. Your work will help us deliver outstanding handson learning experiences for our learners.

What youll be doing

• Preparing and issuing teaching resources and equipment for practical sessions.
• Maintaining a clean safe and organised catering environment.
• Ordering receiving and distributing stock materials and supplies.
• Carrying out routine maintenance checks and preparation of equipment.
• Supporting stock control including maintaining accurate records.
• Reporting faults or hazards and assisting with safety inspections.
• Demonstrating practical techniques to learners where appropriate.
• Assisting with learner supervision during sessions and activities.

Essential criteria

You will need:

• A relevant Food Safety Health & Safety or Food Handling qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Maths and English at Level 2 (or equivalent).
• Strong subject knowledge within hospitality/catering and relevant industry experience.
• Practical skills and the ability to support highquality teaching and learning.
• Excellent organisational communication and teamworking skills.

Why join us

• Competitive salary
• 30Bookable annual leave days bank holidays and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments high street discounts discounted hair and beauty treatments electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally before commencing employment all employees undergo safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing date: 3rd February 2026

If you have the skills enthusiasm and commitment to support our learners and teaching teams we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

Apply today and help shape the future of our students.

At DN Colleges Group we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct high quality teaching and learning with local regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire across the UK and internationally