FOOD PREPARATION TECHNICIAN

Lancashire County Council; Worston; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is seeking a Food Preparation Technician to assist in delivering Food Technology lessons and to maintain a clean, well-equipped learning space. You will support staff and students, manage resources, and uphold high food safety standards in a busy school environment.

Experience in schools is desirable; full training is provided. Applications close on 13 November 2026 at 12 noon.

Formación

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• GCSE level 5-9 or equivalent to include Maths and English.
• Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety and Hygiene.

Responsabilidades

• Support the delivery of Food Technology lessons.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised learning environment.
• Manage food and equipment stocks.
• Promote high standards of food hygiene, health and safety and safeguarding.

Conocimientos

Numeracy

Literacy

Discretion

Educación

GCSE Maths & English (level 5-9)

Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety & Hygiene

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Location Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2BA (1504 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.crgs.org.uk

Summary We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and reliable Food Preparation Technician to join our outstanding school. This is a valued role within our school and plays an important part in the support function provided to our teaching staff and students.

Working closely with teaching staff, the successful candidate will prepare resources and ingredients for lessons, maintain equipment and learning spaces to a high standard and provide practical support to individuals and small groups of students during classroom activities.

The role will involve:

• Supporting the delivery of Food Technology lessons
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised learning environment
• Managing food and equipment stocks
• Promoting high standards of food hygiene, health and safety and safeguarding

The school is a busy environment and this role requires attention to detail and the ability to multi-task, while maintaining a professional and approachable manner. You will need to work to deadlines effectively, communicate well with colleagues and bring a positive approach to your work. Previous experience of working in a school environment is desirable, but not essential as full training will be given.

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a friendly, welcoming and supportive community and a rewarding place to work. We value professionalism, teamwork and a commitment to excellence. If you share these values and believe you have the skills and qualities we are looking for, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date is 13/11/2026 at 12 noon

Essential Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• GCSE level 5-9 or equivalent to include Maths and English
• Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety and Hygiene

Essential Experience

• Computer literate with good familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information received and processed with discretion
• Willing to undergo training for the role and willing to fulfil first aid duties
• Ability to prepare equipment and materials for lessons

Desirable Experience

• Current awareness of health and safety regulations within a food environment
• First aid certificate

For an informal discussion please contact: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.