Food Technician

Food Technician

(non - teaching position)

35 hours per week (Term Time Only)

Fixed Term for one year with a view to the role being made permanent.

Start Date: ASAP

Scale: Sc6 - pt 18 - 20depending upon experience

Actual Salary: £32,370.82 to £33,344.30

We are a comprehensive inner London secondary school with a diverse intake of students from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. We were graded as Good in all aspects during our last Ofsted Inspection (April 2023).

Role Overview

Arts & Media School Islington is seeking a dedicated Food Technician to join our vibrant department. You will provide vital technical support to teaching staff and students, ensuring a safe, organized, and inspiring environment for Food Preparation and Nutrition lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare practical resources. Measure ingredients, organize equipment, and set up work stations before lessons.
• Maintain safety standards. Clean classrooms, wash textiles, and manage deep-cleaning schedules for cookers and equipment.
• Manage kitchen inventory. Monitor stock levels, order fresh ingredients weekly, and manage deliveries within budget.
• Perform safety checks. Conduct routine temperature logs for fridges/freezers and report maintenance issues.
• Assist during lessons. Provide hands-on technical support to students during practical exams and classes.
• Enforce health regulations. Maintain strict Food Hygiene and COSHH standards across all food spaces.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Food safety certificate. Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent) is essential.
• School environment experience. Previous experience working with young people in a secondary school setting is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills. Ability to manage tight turnarounds between practical lessons.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to collaborate with teachers and build positive relationships with students.
• Basic IT literacy. Competence in managing online grocery orders and inventory spreadsheets.

What We Offer

• A supportive, creative community dedicated to the professional growth of all staff.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to continuous professional development (CPD).

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 7th September

Interviews: TBC