Lab Technician

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE:

ü  NVQ-J Level- Two in Commercial Food Preparation or related skill

ü  At least One (1) year relevant experience in a comparable job and business environment. The experience ideally should be gained from an industry/environment similar to what prevails at HEART/NSTA Trust.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

ü  Excellent customer service skills

ü  Knowledge of hospitality food safety regulations, standards and practices applicable to the accommodation sector and food service industry.

ü  Good Human Relations/Interpersonal skills

KEY DUTIES:

ü  Prepares technical skills training laboratory for functions and trainee instruction

ü  Distributes loose tools and supplies to trainees and maintain records of such use

ü  Monitors lab and promptly reports malfunction of any equipment, tool, furniture, and fittings

ü  Conducts practical demonstrations and guide trainees in laboratory operations

ü  Maintains inventory of loose tools, equipment and supplies in the department

ü  Monitors usage of tools and equipment, and carry out daily temperature checks on refrigerated equipment

ü  Ensures safety regulations and safe practices are complied with by all users in the lab

ü  Ensures assigned tools, equipment and supplies are kept secure at all times

ü  Maintains storeroom for the assigned skill area in good order inclusive of sanitation