Job Description

How would you bring your kitchen or hospitality experience to life in a way that inspires and supports our students during their practical sessions?
This exciting role will include:
We are looking for a highly organised and professional individual to support our dynamic Catering and Hospitality department at our state-of-the-art campus in Station Plaza, Hastings.
In this varied and rewarding role, you'll work across our kitchens, stores, and restaurant to ensure teaching staff have the tools, equipment, and supplies they need for practical kitchen workshops. You'll also play a key role in supporting students during hands-on lessons, helping them gain the skills and confidence to achieve their qualifications.
If you can demonstrate the following, then we'd love to hear from you:

• Experience working in a kitchen or hospitality environment

• A good understanding of stock control and ordering processes

• A proactive, flexible approach and strong attention to detail

• A commitment to supporting learners in a practical setting

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a passionate team, contribute to student success, and work in a modern, well-equipped learning environment.

• Closing date: 28th September 2025
• Interview Date: 3rd October 2025

College location: Based at our Hastings Station Plaza Campus
Annual salary: Circa 24,600 (Act. 19,800)
(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, 36 weeks per year (TTO), permanent contract
In return, we can offer you:
A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.
To Apply and view the & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.
For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email peopleservices@escg.ac.uk. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.
OTHER INFORMATION:
East Sussex College is a people-centric, values-driven, ambitious and inclusive Further Education College with over 1,300 colleagues and over 5500 students. We offer a broad curriculum including A Levels, T-levels, work based, 14-19, HE and adult programmes with campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Newhaven. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow and develop even stronger pathways for our students and communities.

• (ESC PROUD VALUES) POSITIVITY - RESPECT - OPPORTUNITY - UNITY - DIVERSITY

• East Sussex College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Application & Safeguarding process:

• We are committed to ensuring our colleague recruitment process is accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please get in touch with people services who will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptions (peopleservices@escg.ac.uk).

• Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK, work permits from other organisations are not acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

• Prior to interview all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an Application Form (including explanation of any gaps in employment), a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form and we will carry out an online check.

• Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role at a college if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

• If offered a role with us, as part of our pre-employment checks an enhanced DBS, references and evidence of qualifications will be required.

• Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

DEIB commitment (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging):

• We embrace the individuality of every person in our community.

• We continue to cultivate a people-centric culture where everyone in our college can be their authentic selves, welcoming broad perspectives and implementing initiatives to continue ensuring the college is an equitable and inclusive workplace.

• The college is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local communities, considering positive action and reasonable adjustments to address any under-representation where suitable.

• ESC particularly encourages applications from black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities, males and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ who are currently under represented staff groups.

Recruitment Agencies
We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.

Skills Required