Food Technician

The Blue Coat School; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Basingstoke is seeking a Food Technician to support Food Teachers in the classroom and maintain a well-stocked food room. The ideal candidate should be hands-on, personable, and enthusiastic about food preparation. Responsibilities include assisting students, keeping equipment tidy, and weekly shopping for ingredients. This role offers training in food hygiene and first aid.

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on and personable individual with an interest in food preparation and cooking.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and willing to work hard.
• Previous experience in a school is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Food Teachers in the classroom by assisting students.
• Keep the food room and equipment tidy and ready to use.
• Shop for food ingredients weekly and maintain a tidy pantry.

Skills

Interest in food preparation and cooking

Personable individual

Enthusiastic and positive attitude

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a food technician to join us at The Blue Coat School. The role will be to support the Food Teachers both in the classroom assisting students but also behind the scenes with keeping the room and equipment tidy, clean and ready to use. We would also require the candidate to go shopping for food ingredients on a weekly basis and keep the pantry well stocked and tidy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Food Teachers in the classroom by assisting students and helping activities run smoothly.
• Keep the food room and equipment tidy, clean and ready to use.
• Shop for food ingredients on a weekly basis and maintain a well-stocked and tidy pantry.

Qualifications

• A practical, hands-on and personable individual with an interest in food preparation and cooking.
• Previous experience of working in a school is not essential.
• Be enthusiastic, positive and willing to work hard as part of a friendly department, dedicated to supporting students in the food room.

Training and Diversity

• Food hygiene and first aid training will be provided.
• The school actively encourages applicants from a range of backgrounds and is proud of the diversity of the staff.