Food Technician - Catering Department

eTeach UK Limited; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in the UK is seeking a Food Technician to support its Catering department. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude, engaging students through practical lessons in catering and nutrition. This role offers a salary between £15,372 - £16,295 for 27.5 hours weekly, with a commitment to inclusivity and staff development.

Benefits

Opportunity for staff feedback

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude towards work.
• Able to engage and support students in catering tasks.
• Commitment to equality and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Catering department with practical lessons.
• Ensure high-quality educational experiences for students.
• Foster positive relationships with students.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work confidently to a high standard

Tactfulness

Resilience

Good sense of humour

Self-reliant

Well-organised

Job description

Food Technician

Working Hours: 27.5 hours per week [8am – 2pm Mon to Fri, hours negotiable to suit the right candidate].

Working Weeks: Term-time plus training days

Salary: NJC Scale K £24,153 - £25,603 (Full Time Equivalent) [pay award pending from April 2025]

Actual salary £15,372 - £16,295 if working 27.5 hrs per week.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive, and resourceful Food Technician to support our Catering department.

If you have strong organisational skills and strive to work confidently to a high standard, we welcome your application for this role. You will be tactful, resilient, have a good sense of humour, and be approachable and willing to help colleagues. You will also need to be self-reliant and well-organised.

We focus on employee wellbeing, and an important part of this is the opportunity for every staff member in all roles to have a voice at our school.

At The Commonweal School, we are proud to be an inclusive and welcoming community. We are committed to equality of opportunities for all staff, and applications are welcome from individuals from all backgrounds, including age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Commonweal School is a popular and forward-looking single-status academy striving for academic excellence. We seek to provide a high level of support and professional development for all staff. Our aim is to be known as a provider of high-quality education for all students, achieved through a focus on teaching, learning, and performing arts. We also have a Specialist Resource Provision for students with Physical Disabilities, which is an integral part of school life.

Since September 2014, our Sixth Form provision has been enhanced and extended, creating significant opportunities for up to 300 students to achieve their potential. Located in a purpose-built three-storey centre, it offers an outstanding environment for success and growth within a warm, caring, and creative atmosphere.

The Catering Department

The Catering department at Commonweal is successful and popular at Key Stage 4. Our success is driven by our passion for the subject and engaging students with practical lessons and delicious recipes throughout Key Stage 3. Our curriculum is comprehensively planned and resourced to give students skills in catering, food preparation, and nutrition, preparing them for further study and life. We foster positive relationships with students and emphasize responsibility for their success. The department is part of the Creative Technology faculty and is known for being reflective and supportive. We look forward to welcoming a new team member who can actively contribute to our proud department.

Further details can be requested by contacting HR. Please see the attached advert. Only Eteach application forms are accepted; CVs will not be considered.

Closing date for completed applications is 9am on Sunday, 31st August 2025. Interviews will be conducted shortly after. If you do not hear within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application was not successful.