Lecturer in Hospitality

Lecturer in Hospitality (Full Time, Fixed Term Contract – Colchester Campus)

The lecturer will undertake teaching responsibilities across a range of Level 1-3 Professional Chefs programmes, as a Lecturer within Hospitality and Salon Studies.

• To undertake a teaching role across a range of Level 1-3 Professional Chefs curriculum, delivering practical and theory sessions appropriate to the needs of all learners and the different courses.
• To prepare, plan and conduct effective teaching appropriate to the needs of individual students, courses, and the curriculum; monitor and support learners across the whole study programme adhering to college policy.
• To reflect continuously and improve the quality of teaching and learning within your sessions, utilising and developing online resources to support student achievement.
• Maintain high expectations of learners’ work, commitment, and behaviour, taking action to ensure the highest of standards are met at all times.
• To monitor standards of students’ work in line with awarding body guidelines.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of developments within industry, and contribute to planning new curriculum, course design and development.
• To develop and update personal professional expertise in the relevant areas.

• Experience of working in catering operations with patisserie being the main area of expertise.
• High‑level pastry and dessert skills, plating, finishing and using modern techniques.
• Understanding of commercial kitchen pace and standards.

• Education to Level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in a relevant subject area or equivalent.
• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O‑Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent.

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