Food and Nutrition Technician

ALLEYNS SCHOOL DULWICH; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in South London is seeking a Food and Nutrition Technician to provide technical and administrative support. Ideal for candidates with experience in a commercial kitchen or as a Food Technician. The position offers various benefits such as access to the gym, employee assistance programs, and opportunities for personal development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to onsite gym and pool

Lunches and refreshments

Staff pension scheme

Enhanced family leave pay

Employee assistance program

Income protection insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience working in a commercial kitchen or as a Food Technician.
• Strong understanding of food preparation in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, practical, and administrative support to the Food and Nutrition Department.
• Ensure lessons, clubs, and departmental events run safely and efficiently.

Skills

Experience in a commercial kitchen

Chef qualifications

Strong understanding of food preparation

Job description

Position Overview

Alleyn's School an independent day school based in Dulwich, South London are currently seeking a Food and Nutrition Technician to start on Thursday 8 January 2026.

Role Summary

This role is ideally suited to someone with experience working in a commercial kitchen and holding chef qualifications, or to an experienced Food Technician with a strong understanding of food preparation in an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities

The Food and Nutrition Technician will provide high-quality technical, practical, and administrative support to the Food and Nutrition Department. The Technician ensures lessons, clubs, and departmental events run safely, efficiently, and to professional standards.

Benefits

• Access to our onsite gym and pool
• Lunches and refreshments
• Staff pension scheme based on 8% employer contributions
• Enhanced family leave pay
• Employee assistance program
• Income protection insurance
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Opportunities for personal development and growth within a supportive environment

Please see the job description for more information.

Interview Details

Interviews will be held at the school on Monday 1 December 2025.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity

Alleyn’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Alleyn’s is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Alleyn’s welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the School is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.