Catering Lecturer Full Time

Doncaster, Yorkshire
Doncaster College

Catering Lecturer

Salary: 30,330 – 39,540 pro rata per annum (Grade 5)
Location: Doncaster

The vacancy

Are you a culinary expert with a passion for patisserie? Do you thrive in a dynamic teaching environment, inspiring the next generation of hospitality professionals? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Catering Lecturer with a specialisation in patisserie to join our vibrant team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary arts, particularly in creating exquisite pastries and desserts. Your primary role will be to support our students in achieving their qualifications and preparing them for successful careers in the hospitality industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Support and Education:

  • Mentor and guide students to achieve their culinary qualifications.
  • Prepare engaging lesson plans and deliver high-quality classroom instruction.
  • Mark assignments and provide constructive feedback.

• Curriculum and Programme Management:

  • Contribute to the development and leadership of hospitality programmes.
  • Participate in curriculum development and marketing activities.
  • Act as a Programme Tutor, ensuring comprehensive educational support.

• Kitchen and Food Safety:

  • Maintain high standards of hygiene and health and safety in line with college and legal requirements.
  • Ensure all food safety compliance within kitchen and restaurant areas.

• Operational Duties:

  • Follow budgetary guidelines and kitchen management procedures.
  • Adjust working hours as necessary to meet the demands of the role.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a real impact on students’ lives and future careers.

If you are excited about shaping the future of hospitality professionals and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please click ‘Apply Now’

Join us at DNCG and help inspire the next generation of culinary talent!

Please note this role is fixed term for one year (July 2025) and is a part time position, 2 and half days a week, days to be discussed at interview.

As part of the recruitment process and in-line with keeping children safe in education we will conduct social media checks on candidates that are shortlisted.

About us

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

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

• Ambition: To achieve the highest standards.
• Support: A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
• Partnership: Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
• Innovation: We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
• Responsibility: We take individual and collective responsibility.
• Equality: We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.