Food Technician

Class Act Teaching Services; Witney; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Exclusive shopping discounts

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Class Act Teaching Services is seeking a Food Technician for a secondary school in Witney to support practical Food Technology lessons and maintain kitchen facilities. The role is long-term, temporary and part-time, with a start in October 2026.

The ideal candidate will have food preparation experience, a Food Hygiene qualification (advantageous), and strong organisational and teamwork skills to work well within a school environment. Safeguarding responsibilities and compliance are emphasised.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food preparation, catering, or technician role is desirable.
• Food Hygiene qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients, materials, and equipment for practical lessons.
• Supporting the delivery of Food Technology lessons.
• Maintaining kitchen equipment and ordering supplies.
• Ensuring health, safety, and food hygiene regulations are followed.
• Assisting teaching staff with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
• Supporting students during practical activities where appropriate.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health & Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

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.