Milton Keynes College Group
Vocational Skills Coach: Catering and Hospitality
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Role Description
Milton Keynes College are looking for a Barista/Skills Coach to provide support to our students, and catering team. You will provide support in skills delivery to students in the Brasserie with the Barista. As vocational skills coach for our catering and hospitality students you will provide general and practical support to both students and staff. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking individual who enjoys contributing to and working as part of a team.
You will play a key role in the correct and appropriate use of equipment and resources used as well as support and guide students with their practical and theory work. It is important that you can use your own expert knowledge from the industry to inspire and motivate learners to achieve success. You will work closely with commercial and Teaching staff to provide an outstanding teaching and learning experience. We are keen to hear from candidates with experience from the catering and hospitality industry, who are interested in starting a career within education. Students studying for a career in the catering and hospitality industries will benefit from your invaluable industry experience.
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Our on-site Award winning restaurant, The Brasserie, is a fully operational, award-winning dining experience where education meets industry excellence. Open to the public and driven by high standards, The Brasserie offers a vibrant, professional environment in which students develop their skills in a real-world setting. From crafting innovative menus, working alongside Michelin chefs on their taste of Tuesday to delivering exceptional front-of-house service, students work alongside experienced industry professionals to create memorable dining experiences for our guests, including their Thursday taste night. The restaurant prides itself on creativity, sustainability, and attention to detail, reflecting current industry trends while nurturing the next generation of catering and hospitality talent. The Brasserie is full of energy, ambition, and innovation, where aspiring chefs, baristas, and hospitality professionals build confidence, refine their craft, and gain invaluable hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive setting.
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OUR BENEFITS
- 35 days annual leave
- 3 additional company closure days during the festive season
- Birthday off
- UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
- A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card, Blue Light Card and our reward and recognition platform
- Employee wellbeing platform
- Access to a variety of EDIB related Employee Networks
- Great working environment with complementary parking at both our Milton Keynes and Bletchley sites
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