Technician in Catering (on-site)

Technician in Catering (on-site)
37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year
Starting salary is £26,310 per annum pro-rata*
*Based on working 41 weeks per year, this equates to a starting salary of £23,893 per annum. (Payment in lieu of holiday is made through the enhancement of the hourly rate).

We are recruiting for a Technician in Catering to join our Suffolk Centre for Culinary Arts. You will be required to assist with day to day activities in our Centre for Culinary Arts to support our students studying for Hospitality qualifications.

As part of your role you will contribute to the wider College health and safety activity and therefore you should have a good understanding of health and safety and be prepared to undertake training in these areas e.g. first aid and fire marshal. You will help and support staff and students to maintain clean and hygienic working environments and maintaining still areas.

This post is based at Suffolk New College Ipswich campus however Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

You will need to have a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area and relevant professional industry experience.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at midnight

Interview Date: Wednesday 17th June 2026

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We reserve the right to close an advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.

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