Food Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational recruitment agency is seeking a Food Technician for a secondary school in Newham. The role involves providing practical support to the Food Technology department, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Candidates should have strong organisational skills, understand food hygiene, and be committed to supporting students. Training is available. This is a full-time, term-time position.

Benefits

Welcoming school community

Training and development opportunities

Opportunity to help students succeed

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently as well as part of a team.
• Understanding of food hygiene, health and safety regulations (training can be provided).
• Flexibility, reliability, and commitment to supporting students' learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support to the Food Technology department.
• Prepare, maintain and clear away equipment and ingredients for practical lessons.
• Ensure classrooms, tools and equipment are safe, clean, and ready to use.
• Order and manage stock of ingredients and resources in line with budgets.
• Support teachers and students during practical sessions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Understanding of food hygiene

Job description

Job Title: Food Technician
Location: Secondary School, Newham
Contract: Full-time / Term-time only

We are looking for a Food Technician to join our friendly and supportive team at our secondary school in Newham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive and enthusiastic about supporting students in their learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide practical support to the Food Technology department.

• Prepare, maintain and clear away equipment and ingredients for practical lessons.

• Ensure that classrooms, tools and equipment are safe, clean and ready to use.

• Order and manage stock of ingredients and resources in line with budgets.

• Support teachers and students during practical sessions, helping to create a safe and effective learning environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Can work efficiently and independently as well as part of a team.

• Understands food hygiene, health and safety regulations (training can be provided).

• Is flexible, reliable and committed to supporting students' learning experiences.

What we offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community.

• Training and development opportunities.

• A chance to play a key role in helping students succeed in Food Technology.