Food Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Full-Time Food Technician for a secondary school in Huyton. You will support practical Food Technology lessons, prepare ingredients and equipment, and help maintain a safe, well-organised kitchen.

You'll work Monday to Friday during term-time, support pupils aged 11-16, and assist teachers to ensure lessons run smoothly. A good grasp of food hygiene and health & safety is desirable, with a proactive, reliable approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, kitchen, or food preparation setting is desirable.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices.
• Confident working with secondary pupils (11-16).
• Reliable, organised and proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, equipment and resources for Food Technology lessons.
• Support teachers during practical sessions to ensure lessons run smoothly.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised food tech classroom.
• Ensure health and safety and food hygiene standards are followed at all times.
• Support students during practical work and encourage confidence and independence.
• Manage stock, ordering supplies and help with food prep where required.

Skills

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Team player

Organisation

Job description

Full-Time Food Technician - Secondary School - Huyton

Are you passionate about food, nutrition, and supporting young people in a practical learning environment?
We're looking for a full-time Food Technician to join a friendly secondary school in Huyton, playing a key role in supporting engaging and safe food technology lessons.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing ingredients, equipment, and resources for Food Technology lessons

• Supporting teachers during practical sessions to ensure lessons run smoothly

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised food tech classroom

• Ensuring health & safety and food hygiene standards are followed at all times

• Supporting students during practical work and encouraging confidence and independence

• Managing stock, ordering supplies, and helping with food prep where required

What we're looking for:

• Someone available to work full-time, Monday to Friday during term time

• Experience working in a school, kitchen, or food preparation setting (desirable but not essential)

• A good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices

• Confidence working with secondary-aged pupils (11-16)

• A reliable, organised, and proactive team player with a positive attitude

What you'll get in return:

• A welcoming and supportive school environment where your role is valued

• Hands-on experience in a secondary school setting

• Opportunities to develop your skills within education

• Free training and ongoing support to help you succeed in your role

If you're an experienced Food Technician-or someone with a food background looking to move into education-we'd love to hear from you.