Westminster Kingsway College are seeking to appoint an individual who can compliment its existing team of dedicated Culinary Arts and Hospitality Lecturers.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have a worked in some of the finest kitchens in the UK & Europe, with experience in Patisserie & Confectionery as well as have commercial experience. A strong understanding of both classical and modern techniques is essential as well as desire to teach and to inspire young people to progress into the industry at the highest level. The candidate should have a strong commitment to personnel development & must relish the challenge of joining one of the world's leading educational culinary arts departments. Previous experience of working in a professional culinary environment is essential. Experience of delivering high quality food preparation and culinary training is desirable. The college would welcome applications from individuals who meet these criteria but have not necessarily worked in a college environment.
About Us:
Westminster Kingsway College is one of the largest further education colleges in central London and is part of Capital City College Group the largest further education provider in London.
We have four stunning centres across Camden and Westminster, located in the heart of the city in King's Cross, Victoria and Soho, offering an extensive range of academic and vocational courses for all ages, alongside a specialist centre for those with learning difficulties and disabilities. We are a nationally-recognised Careers College for our digital and health and social care sectors and have received The Queen's Anniversary Award for our contribution to Culinary Arts and Hospitality.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of young people and adults and follow Safer Recruitment processes. All successful candidates will need to complete a DBS check, with some roles requiring an Enhanced check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.
Capital City College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities for everyone who learns and works here. We respect and value differences and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
Closing Date: 19th August 2022
Interview Date: TBC
Safeguarding Statement:
WKCIC is committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Equality & Diversity:
We value the diversity of our staff and learners who come from different cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds. This diversity is the source of our strength as our differences enable us to be innovative and creative in the way we work.
Through our curriculum and employment policies, procedures and practices, we embrace equality and successfully celebrate the diversity of our staff and learners, who are encouraged and supported to share different aspects of their identity.
We are proud to display the 'two ticks' symbol, to be a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and members of the Network for Black Professionals, and the Women’s Leadership Network.
Our aim is to recruit the best staff possible and to deliver first class teaching to our learners. We are one of the few Colleges to employ an Equality & Diversity Manager whose goal it is to monitor and measure the steps taken to make sure we have an inclusive and safe learning and working environment.
We are committed to equality and diversity, and expect our staff to share this commitment.