At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare ingredients and support Food Technology lessons in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Join a welcoming secondary school in Dudley with a focus on education and community.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a supportive setting with potential for long-term commitment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' learning while developing your skills in food technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in food preparation or school settings is a plus, but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Food Technician – Dudley
We are currently seeking a dedicated and organised Food Technician to join a welcoming secondary school in Dudley.
This is an excellent opportunity to support the Food Technology department by preparing resources, maintaining equipment, and ensuring practical lessons run smoothly.
The successful candidate will be available to start as soon as possible and will be committed to supporting the school until at least December 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing ingredients, equipment, and resources for Food Technology lessons.
- Supporting teaching staff during practical sessions when required.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised food preparation environment.
- Monitoring and managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and maintaining inventory records.
- Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and COSHH regulations.
- Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and appliances.
- Assisting with displays, demonstrations, and departmental administration as required.
Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Food Technician, Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant, or within a food preparation environment is desirable.
- Experience working in a school setting is advantageous but not essential.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
- Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A Food Hygiene Certificate would be beneficial but is not essential.
Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children.
All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.
The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.
The role advertised is for temporary supply work.
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Food Technician - Dudley employer: Zest Education
Zest Education is an exceptional employer for Primary Teaching Assistants, offering a supportive and flexible work environment across Staffordshire. With competitive pay rates, a variety of assignments, and dedicated consultant support, we empower our staff to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact in local schools. Join us to enjoy the benefits of professional growth and the satisfaction of contributing to children's learning and development in diverse educational settings.
