Food Technician / St James Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant school community as a Food Technician, where you will play a vital role in shaping the future chefs of tomorrow. This hands-on position involves preparing ingredients and maintaining a safe kitchen environment, while inspiring students to develop essential life skills in food preparation and nutrition. With a commitment to excellence, this school offers a supportive atmosphere for both students and staff, emphasizing professional development and a broad range of extracurricular activities. Be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact on young lives in Dudley!

Benefits

Professional Development Programs

Support for Aspiring Leaders

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or school setting is essential.
• Ability to assist learners during cooking sessions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and equipment for practical lessons.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Help young people develop essential life skills.

Skills

Food Preparation

Hygiene Practices

Nutrition Knowledge

Teaching Skills

Education

Relevant Culinary Qualification

Teaching Qualification

Job description

St James Academy is seeking a dedicated Food Technician to support our secondary school’s Food Technology department. This hands-on role involves preparing ingredients and equipment for practical lessons, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, and assisting learners during cooking sessions.

Key responsibilities include helping young people develop essential life skills in food preparation, hygiene, and nutrition. Candidates with experience in a kitchen or school setting who enjoy working with young people are encouraged to apply. Join our team and help inspire the chefs of tomorrow!

About Us

“St James is an inclusive and welcoming school. Pupils are courteous and polite.” – Ofsted 2024

St James Academy is a good school (Ofsted 2024) with high expectations. We aim to become a centre of excellence for young people in central Dudley, improving life chances for all.

Since joining the Trust, St James has seen significant improvements, including being the most improved school in the Borough for GCSE grades and pass rates in Maths and English. Our goal is to extend 100% GCSE pass rates across all departments.

Our philosophy emphasizes outstanding teaching, positive behaviour, and embracing individual talents. We foster a caring ethos, supporting learners and promoting mutual respect. Our students benefit from a broad programme of extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment opportunities.

We value our staff highly and invest in their professional development through extensive training programs within the school and across the Trust. This includes support for aspiring leaders and all teaching and support staff.

You will be joining St James at an exciting time as we continue to provide first-class education for the young people of Dudley.

Application Details

Closing date: Sunday 1st June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if necessary.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check, including children and adults barred list checks, as part of the employment process.

Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.