Job Description

Catering Tutor

Salary Range: FTE 29,215 to 38,387

Actual Salary for 40 hours, 40 weeks: 25,633 - 33,680

(starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience)

40 Hours per week, 40 weeks per year TERM TIME

We are seeking to appoint a Catering Tutor to work as part of the Catering and Tutor team at Freeman College.

This role will be based between our sites at Sterling Works in the city centre and also at High Riggs, our outdoor site in Stannington where you will be responsible for cooking a lunch time meal for all staff and students at the site you are working that day.

You will be responsible for all aspects of this catering area in conjunction with the Catering Manager.

You will be responsible for supporting work experience students and students assigned to the catering sessions on site to achieve their targets and progress with their learning. You will need to complete reports based on your observations of students.

You will be responsible for the overseeing of a catering area including stock control, health and safety, staff training, setting up of good working practices. Ruskin Mill Trust has a nutrition policy, which focuses on biodynamic and organic food, so we are keen to see applicants who share our passion for nutrition and is familiar with using seasonal produce where possible.

You must be able to instil enthusiasm and enjoyment into the learning process in such a way that can lead to increased self-esteem and enhanced engagement in learning.

The key duties in this role will include:

To cook the lunchtime meal for staff and students To embed communication, word and number into all catering sessions with students To plan and deliver catering sessions to a small group of students according to their individual learning needs and requirements whilst preparing food for staff and students at the college sites (up to 75 people). To be a part of ongoing assessment of students learning needs and to make reasonable adjustments as required minimising barriers to learning and achievement. To deliver Aim qualifications in catering and to set sessional targets for the student and to complete progress and achievement paperwork, end of term reports etc.

To undertake this position successfully you will have:

Ability to cook a seasonal, daily menu for large numbers at college lunchtime. Experience of catering and teaching/training catering A teaching qualification or working towards a relevant teaching qualification. Knowledge of specialist education Experience of working with learners with learning difficulties and/ or learning disabilities Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ruskin Mill Trust is committed to professional development for staff and the successful candidate will be required to attend Ruskin Mill Trust Food and Nutrition Course.

Freeman College found its home in a former cutlery works in the heart of Sheffield. The curriculum focuses on craft activities including the hand forging of cutlery. Textiles, copper spinning, pewter work, jewellery, Iron Age forge and green woodwork are also offered. Freeman College is part of Ruskin Mill Trust.

Established in 1984, Ruskin Mill Trust is an educational charity that operates in England, Scotland and Wales.
We offer exciting outdoor learning environments, utilising practical land and craft activities to support the development of work and life skills in young people with autistic spectrum conditions and other learning differences. Our research-led method, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education, is inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner, John Ruskin and William Morris. Working with hand, head, heart and place, Ruskin Mill Trust helps individuals to re-imagine their potential.

A completed application is required for consideration of this role, please visit https://rmt.org/careers/

We recommend applying earlier as we may review applications as they are received and therefore may close the vacancy if filled before the advertised closing date.

Working at Ruskin Mill Trust is incredibly rewarding; we offer competitive salaries and holiday allowances, an auto-enrolment pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option, a health cash plan and employee assistance programme via Medicash.

In addition, staff receive valuable training opportunities including an in-depth interactive induction to enable our new team members to experience our Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) curriculum and also opportunities for further training and academic research including our own MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education.

Full details of our benefits can be viewed on www.rmt.org/careers

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure as well as a medical check, references, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,633.00-38,387.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):

Are you enthusiastic about creating seasonal menus using biodynamic and organic produce?
Experience:

cooking for large numbers during a limited time: 2 years (required) catering teaching / training: 1 year (required) SEN : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

teaching qualification? (preferred)
Work Location: In person