At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain cleanliness, manage food budgets, and support Food Tech lessons.
- Company: Join a successful Design & Technology team in a secondary school environment.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, competitive salary, and term time only work.
- Other info: Enhanced DBS Disclosure and professional reference checks required.
- Why this job: Play a vital role in ensuring safe and well-managed practical classrooms.
- Qualifications: Experience in budget management and a strong focus on hygiene and safety.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (Term Time Only)
Salary: Competitive, pro-rata
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated and organized Food Technician to join our successful Design & Technology team. This part‑time role is vital to ensuring our practical classrooms are safe, clean, and exceptionally well‑managed, allowing teachers to deliver high‑quality lessons.
Key Responsibilities
- Hygiene & Maintenance: Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety. This includes the daily cleaning and deep cleaning of ovens, hobs, work surfaces, and equipment.
- Allergen Awareness: Ensure strict management and awareness of pupils' food allergies, intolerances, and dietary requirements to maintain a safe environment.
- Budget & Stock Control: Manage the food department budget efficiently, handling the ordering, purchasing, and preparation of ingredients while minimizing waste.
- Classroom Support: Prepare and set out ingredients and equipment for Food Tech lessons.
About You
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Meticulous attention to hygiene, food safety, and allergen control.
- Experience managing budgets, stock, or resources.
- Comfortable maintaining a tidy, safe, and efficient practical workspace.
- Sympathetic to the supportive, high‑achieving ethos of a secondary school environment.
Application Requirements
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
- You must have legal right to work in the UK.
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview.
Food Technician employer: Veritas Education Recruitment
This secondary school offers a supportive, high-achieving environment. Enjoy part-time hours during term time and contribute to students' learning in the Design & Technology department. The team values meticulous attention to hygiene and safety standards.
Contact Details:
Veritas Education Recruitment Recruitment Team
