At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Life Skills curriculum by preparing practical food sessions and assisting students with cooking.
- Company: Join East Surrey College, a vibrant educational institution located in Redhill.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent pension schemes, and access to a fully equipped gym.
- Other info: Position is term time only, working 3 days a week from 8:45 am to 5 pm.
- Why this job: This role is perfect for those passionate about food and education, helping students develop essential life skills.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have industry knowledge of food handling and experience in an educational setting.
The predicted salary is between 28571 - 37659 £ per year.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Food Technician to support the delivery of our Life Skills curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Life Skills Lecturer, helping students develop practical cooking, nutrition, food hygiene, and independent living skills. As Food Technician, you will play a key role in preparing and maintaining the learning environment for practical food sessions. You will support students in developing essential life skills through food preparation, cooking, healthy eating, and kitchen safety activities. If you are passionate about food, education, and helping learners develop valuable life skills, we would love to hear from you.
The Successful Candidate Must Have:
- Essential and up to date industry knowledge of Food Handling
- Practical/industry experience in Educational setting
- Experience of working with young people
- Maths & English GCSE / Level 2 equivalent
We offer a competitive salary, and staff benefits such as choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.
Application Process:
Applications will however be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.
Equal Opportunities:
Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.
Pre-employment Checks:
As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.
Work Eligibility:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
FOOD TECHNICIAN in Redhill employer: John Ruskin College
East Surrey College offers a supportive environment with a focus on life skills education. Located in Redhill, staff enjoy benefits like free onsite parking and discounted spa treatments. The college is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding.
