Food Technician - Secondary School

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Fareham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading education team in Fareham as a part-time Food Technician! This role involves supporting food and nutrition education, maintaining a safe kitchen environment, and ensuring smooth lesson operations. Ideal candidates will have a background in food preparation, strong organizational skills, and a passion for helping students thrive.

Benefits

Flexible part-time opportunity

Ongoing support from experienced consultants

Access to professional development and training

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar school technician role or within a kitchen is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and equipment ahead of practical food lessons.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the food technology classroom.
• Support teaching staff with demonstrations and lesson set-ups.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Food Technician - Secondary School

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Food Technician – Secondary School – Fareham, Hampshire
Start Date: September 2025 | Contract Type: Part-Time

Are you organised, practical, and passionate about supporting food and nutrition education within a school setting?

GSL Education are currently looking to appoint a part-time Food Technician to work at a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Fareham, Hampshire, starting from September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in food preparation or hospitality who is eager to contribute to the learning and development of students in a hands-on, behind-the-scenes capacity.

As a Food Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, well-equipped food technology classroom and ensuring lessons run smoothly for both teachers and students.

• Prepare ingredients and equipment ahead of practical food lessons.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in the food technology classroom.
• Maintain stock levels, order supplies, and manage inventories.
• Support teaching staff with demonstrations and lesson set-ups.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards.
• Provide assistance to students during practical sessions when required.

Requirements for Food Technician:

• Prior experience in a similar school technician role or within a professional kitchen (desirable).
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A practical, proactive, and flexible approach to school support.
• Have an updated CV and an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

Why choose GSL:

• Flexible part-time opportunity within a valued school setting.
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to students’ learning experience.
• Access to professional development and training.
• Ethical, honest, and people-centred recruitment practices.

If you're an enthusiastic and reliable individual ready to take the next step in your education career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Food Technician opportunity in Fareham!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Food Technician role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.