Food Technician

Schools; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Weald School in West Sussex is seeking a dedicated Food Technician to provide practical support to the Food Department on a part-time, permanent basis.

You'll assist with maintaining Food rooms, preparing materials for lessons, stock control, and health and safety checks, working on site in a hands-on role.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (5 GCSEs in total).
• Good standard of education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and check food rooms equipment and cleanliness.
• Purchase and store food materials for lessons.
• Prepare food for practicals and investigations.
• Handle photocopying, stock ordering, filing, and health and safety audits.
• Active, hands-on duties with light lifting and standing most hours.
• Assist with ACE week preparation and support.

Job description

We require a talented and committed Food Technician to join our team on a part time, permanent basis. You will provide practical resource-related support to the Food Department. A keen interest in the subject is essential.

The Weald is a high achieving, popular and oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school, situated in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, 10 minutes from Horsham, 35 minutes from Guildford and Brighton, and an hour by train to London. The school has an excellent record of academic and pastoral achievement, and we pride ourselves in creating a caring and respectful ethos where every child is important.

We require a talented and committed Food Technician to join our team on a part time, permanent basis. You will provide practical resource-related support to the Food Department. A keen interest in the subject is essential.

If you relish the opportunity of working in a supportive and stimulating professional environment, The Weald School would welcome your application. We also welcome visits to the school from interested candidates.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the department with the maintenance of the Food rooms including checking and maintaining equipment and cleaning.
• The purchase and storage of food materials for lessons
• Preparation of food for practicals and for food investigation lessons
• Administrative work to include photocopying, stock ordering, filing, and equipment and health and safety audits
• This is an active, hands-on role where you will be on your feet for most of your hours and may involve some light physical lifting
• Involvement in the preparation of and support with ACE week

Qualifications

• A good standard of education
• 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 (or equivalent)

The closing date for applications is10am Monday 23 November 2026, and interviews will be held shortly after.

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

The Weald School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.