Food Technician

Step Teachers; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

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Job summary

Class Act is recruiting a Food Technician for a long-term temporary, part-time role starting October 2026 at an 11–18 secondary school in Witney. The Technician will prepare ingredients and equipment, support practical lessons, and help maintain kitchen facilities.

The role emphasizes safety, food hygiene, and teamwork within a supportive school environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation or a technician role, with a Food Hygiene qualification being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food preparation, catering, or technician role is desirable.
• Food Hygiene qualification is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients, materials, and equipment for practical lessons
• Supporting the delivery of Food Technology lessons
• Maintaining kitchen equipment and ensuring resources are readily available
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering supplies when required
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations
• Cleaning and maintaining food preparation areas
• Assisting teaching staff with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Supporting students during practical activities where appropriate

Skills

Food Hygiene

Organisational skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Safeguarding

Job description

Food Technician - Long-term temporary and ongoing, part-time, starting October 2026

Here is a thriving 11–18 secondary school with a sixth form located in Witney and part of The Mill Academy. The school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum and is committed to supporting students both academically and personally.

The school was judged Good by Ofsted, with inspectors recognising the quality of education and the positive learning environment provided for students.

With a supportive leadership team and strong departmental collaboration, the school offers an excellent environment for support staff to develop and thrive.

Duties as a Food Technician:

• Preparing ingredients, materials, and equipment for practical lessons
• Supporting the delivery of Food Technology lessons
• Maintaining kitchen equipment and ensuring resources are readily available
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering supplies when required
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations
• Cleaning and maintaining food preparation areas
• Assisting teaching staff with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Supporting students during practical activities where appropriate

Ideal Food Technician:

• Previous experience in a food preparation, catering, or technician role is desirable
• Food Hygiene qualification is advantageous
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene procedures
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Why Class Act?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.