Hospitality Technician & Support Practitioner
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
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| Salary: | £25,913 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Walthamstow, E17 4JB |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Hospitality Technician & Support Practitioner Location: East London Hours: 36, 40 weeks per year (Term time only) Salary: £25,913 Contract Type: Permanent Waltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating. Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College’s focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth. Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success. This role supports the efficient operation of the Hospitality & Catering department by managing purchasing, stock control, deliveries, and stores administration while ensuring compliance with financial procedures and inventory management systems. The successful candidate will maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety, support the day-to-day running of training kitchens, and work closely with Chef Lecturers to ensure resources are available for teaching and real working environment activities. The ideal candidate will have experience working within the hospitality or catering sector at a supervisory level, with a strong background in stores, procurement, stock control, and food safety management. They will hold relevant Hospitality/Catering qualifications, a full UK driving licence, and be committed to their ongoing professional and personal development. Additionally, they will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and confident working independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. Strong IT skills, sound knowledge of food and beverage operations, and the ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with a diverse range of individuals are essential. Qualifications in food safety, health and safety, first aid, manual handling, and assessment practice would be advantageous. What’s in it for you? We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, Vodafone Advantage, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme, Sodexo benefits scheme and Benenden Health care scheme. Equality, diversity and inclusion We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support. Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2026 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate. Closing Date: 3 September 2026 Interview Date: 9 September 2026 *Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date*.