Food Technician

Brighton Girls - GDST; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Professional development

Training grants

Generous pension

Free life assurance

Free school lunches

Trip benefits

Discount on GDST fees

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Brighton Girls - GDST is seeking a part-time Food Technician to join the Food and Nutrition team. Start date is as soon as possible; hours are approx. 15 per week during term time, with a permanent contract.

You will provide efficient technical support to the Food and Nutrition Teacher, ensuring compliance with all current Health and Safety regulations.

Brighton Girls offers a range of benefits and access to professional development within the GDST network.

Qualifications

• Experience in school food technology or similar preferred.
• Awareness of Health and Safety regulations in food prep.
• Ability to support teaching staff in a busy classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Food and Nutrition teacher.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines in the kitchen and classroom.
• Assist with equipment setup, cleaning, and stock management as required.

Job description

Food Technician

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours: Approx. 15 hours per week (TBC), term time only

Contract: Part time, permanent

Salary: Regional Grade 3, £27,987 FTE (Approx. £9,244 actual pay TBC)

We are looking for a part-time Technician to join our enthusiastic Food and Nutrition team.

You will need the passion and energy to support our talented students, who approach the study of Food and Nutrition with dedication and imagination.

You will be responsible for the efficient and effective provision of technical support to the Food and Nutrition Teacher, in accordance with all current internal and external Health and Safety regulations and guidelines.

Why join Brighton Girls?

Brighton Girls (part of the GDST) is known for promoting confidence, creativity, and compassion in its students. Working in an environment with a clear sense of purpose can be deeply motivating. Being part of the GDST network comes with access to continuous training, professional courses, and progression opportunities.

Brighton Girls has a strong sense of community.

We can offer a variety of benefits, which include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression


• Access to extensive professional development opportunities


• Training grants for qualifications


• Generous pension schemes


• Free life assurance benefit


• Free school lunches


• Access to trip benefits


• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools


• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans


• A Cycle to Work scheme


• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.