Food Technician

Summary:

Join a school as a Food Technician with term-time hours and competitive salary.

About the School:

A school located in the north of Hampshire serves students aged 11–16 and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment. It offers extensive professional development and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.

The Opportunity:

A Food Technician is needed to support practical food lessons and maintain a high standard of hygiene and safety in the Food & Nutrition department. This role is ideal for someone passionate about food preparation and working with young people in a dynamic, well-resourced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Checking and receiving student ingredients before the start of the school day
• Organising dishes and leftover ingredients for collection at the end of the day
• Supporting practical lessons by demonstrating equipment and techniques
• Clearing and resetting practical rooms to ensure they are ready for use
• Managing stock control, ordering ingredients, and maintaining equipment
• Accurately weighing and measuring ingredients for lessons
• Performing routine safety checks, ensuring safe storage, and maintaining equipment
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food allergen control
• Following risk assessments, safety systems, and COSHH procedures
• Reporting safeguarding and safety concerns promptly
• Assisting with administration tasks as required

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Enthusiasm for food preparation and practical teaching
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work flexibly and use initiative
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to hygiene and safety
• Experience working with young people in a school setting
• Willingness to learn and be trained in the role

Preferred

• Experience with first aid or willingness to complete training
• Previous experience in a school or educational setting
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Experience with stock control and inventory management

Compensation & Benefits:

• Term-time only working hours with alternating weekly schedules
• Competitive salary range of £16,157 - £16,836
• Opportunities for professional development and training