Food Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Food Technician for secondary schools in Croydon. You will assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons while preparing ingredients and maintaining a well-organised workspace. The ideal candidate is organised, reliable, and passionate about food technology. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Supportive school environments

Local placements across Croydon

Opportunities to progress into higher-level roles

Welcoming and inclusive atmosphere

Qualifications

• Organised, reliable, and proactive individual.
• Enthusiastic about food technology or catering.
• Enjoys working in a team and supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering engaging food technology lessons.
• Prepare ingredients and equipment for practical sessions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised workspace.

Skills

Organization

Reliability

Proactivity

Interest in food technology

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Food Technician - Secondary Schools in Croydon

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering engaging food technology lessons by supporting teachers and students.
• Prepare ingredients and equipment for practical sessions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised workspace to support smooth lesson delivery.

What’s on offer

• Supportive school environments that value teamwork and development
• Local placements across Croydon - work close to home
• Opportunities to progress into higher-level technician or teaching roles
• A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where your contributions truly make a difference

Requirements

• Is organised, reliable, and proactive
• Has a keen interest in food technology or catering
• Works well as part of a team and enjoys supporting young learners
• Ideally has experience in a school or kitchen environment (not essential - training provided)

About you

If you’re enthusiastic about helping students thrive and want to be part of a friendly school community, we’d love to hear from you