Lecturer In Catering

Lecturer In Catering

Are you a passionate chef ready to inspire the next generation of culinary talent?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Lecturer in Catering to bring industry expertise, creativity and modern food trends into the classroom and professional kitchen environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, love developing young people and want to shape future chefs, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Lecturer in Catering, you will deliver engaging and inspiring teaching from Level 1 to Level 3, including apprenticeships, combining hands-on culinary expertise with innovative teaching approaches to help students develop the professional skills needed for the hospitality industry. You will plan and deliver exciting practical and theory lessons, support learners through tutorials, mentoring and work placements, develop modern learning materials aligned to current industry trends, assess student progress, and contribute to recruitment, enrolment and curriculum development.

We are looking for someone with industry experience in catering or hospitality, strong kitchen management and organisational skills, knowledge of modern gastronomy and food trends, a Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant catering discipline, a teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one, and excellent communication and teamwork skills. Experience in patisserie and confectionery, apprenticeship standards and employer engagement would be highly desirable

Benefits of this post include:

• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (employer contribution 28.68%);
• Generous leave entitlement (37 days, plus Bank Holidays and College Closure Days);
• Cycle to Work scheme;
• Opportunities for continuing professional development;
• Strong staff support services;
• Free staff parking and EV charging facilities;

Lancaster and Morecambe College is a thriving FE College and justifiably proud of the strong links with the local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, we are proud to be our community’s provider of technical, professional and creative education.

All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. Any specific Safeguarding duties applicable to this post are outlined in the job description.

Closing date: Friday, 26th June 2026

Our reference: SE4195
Vacancy: Lecturer In Catering
Location: Lancaster
Salary: Up to £38,300 per annum, plus £4,000 Shortage Skills Allowance
Hours:37 hours per week

Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Lancaster and Morecambe College.