Catering Instructor

A commitment to living the organisational values of Team work,

Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality

National Learning Network is the training and employment division of the Rehab Group. We have over 50 years’ experience in the area of training for employment or further education and benefit from a hugely experienced multi-disciplinary team of nearly 600 teachers, trainers, programme development officers, psychologists, counsellors and employment support staff.

Catering Instructor

NLN Tralee, Kerry

Permanent contract, 36 hours

Job Purpose

The Catering Instructor is responsible for the training and development of Learners in accordance with the agreed local training programme specifications, together with the day-to-day running of the Catering unit and maintenance of all aspects of the training programme. The Instructor assists Learners with additional support needs as part of a team in exploring their future career and educational direction and in making realistic vocational choices with a view to progressing to further education/employment

Minimum Education & Skills required

• Third level qualification in catering
• A relevant pedagogical/training qualification – Train the Trainer QQI Level 6 as minimum
• Experience in City & Guilds and /or QQI certification and accreditation process
• 4 years relevant experience in the subject matter area
• 2 years’ experience in management/supervisory role in catering is desirable
• A number of years relevant occupational experience of working with learners in educational, guidance and/or developmental contexts
• Qualified HACCP experience
• Experience in sourcing work placements
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills together with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide systematic training according to specified curricula, maintaining  all records required for effective monitoring of the learners progress
• Ensure that instructional & assessment methods, lesson plans and materials used suit programme content and learner needs
• Report to the course on all matters pertaining to the programme and immediately inform the manager should any problems arise
• Run a busy catering unit and carry out all aspects of planning, purchasing, cooking and stock control 
• Carry out his/her work function and general duties of tutoring under the guidance of the management of the Rehab Group/Learning and co-operate fully with the Department of Accreditation and Standards (ODO) and relevant stakeholders such as the ETB as required.

Additional requirements

• Knowledge of the local Hospitality industry
• Approachable, positive can do attitude
• Ability to manage and adapt to changing environment
• Motivation skills with energy & enthusiasm

• Professional and confident approach

Staff Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• 24 days annual leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Tax saver travel scheme
• Income protection

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These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

Closing Date 26th February 2021

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer