Food Technician

TimePlan Education; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is seeking a dedicated Food Technician to support secondary schools across East London. You will assist teachers and students in practical food technology lessons, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and efficient delivery of activities in school kitchens.

The role involves preparing ingredients, demonstrating techniques, and managing kitchen equipment and stock while upholding high hygiene standards and health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in food technology, catering, hospitality, or a similar practical role.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive and practical approach.
• A genuine interest in food and supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, equipment, and classrooms for practical lessons.
• Support and demonstrate food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Maintain and safely operate kitchen equipment.
• Manage food stocks, ingredients, and ordering.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health and safety.
• Support teachers and students during practical lessons and projects.

Skills

Food hygiene

Safety procedures

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

Food Technology qualification or related vocational training

Job description

Food Technician - Secondary Schools (East London)

Full-Time Term-Time Only ASAP 2026

Are you passionate about food and enjoy working in a practical environment? We are seeking a Food Technician to support secondary schools across East London.

You will work alongside teachers and students, helping to prepare and run practical food technology lessons while ensuring high standards of hygiene, safety, and organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, equipment, and classrooms for practical lessons
• Support and demonstrate food preparation and cooking techniques
• Maintain and safely operate kitchen equipment
• Manage food stocks, ingredients, and ordering
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health and safety
• Support teachers and students during practical lessons and projects

What We're Looking For

• Experience in food technology, catering, hospitality, or a similar practical role
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and practical approach
• A genuine interest in food and supporting students

Why Join Us

• Work across well-resourced secondary schools in East London
• Gain valuable experience in education
• Term-time only working
• Support students in developing practical food skills

Whether you're an experienced Food Technician, Chef, Catering Assistant, or looking to move into education, we'd love to hear from you.

TimePlan Education Group LTD is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. Successful candidates will be required to complete DBS declarations, provide two professional references covering at least the last two years, and complete an online application followed by a video or face-to-face interview.

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