Food Technician Tower Hamlets

Protocol Education Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Dover is seeking a reliable Food Technician to join the Design & Technology department. You will help prepare lessons, maintain kitchen equipment, and support staff and students in a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Food Hygiene certificate and have a proactive attitude. This part-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive school community

Modern facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, catering, or food preparation environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and clear away ingredients and equipment for Food Technology lessons.
• Support teaching staff and students during practical sessions.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety practices at all times.
• Monitor stock levels, place orders, and manage storage of materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Health & Safety and/or Food Hygiene certificate (Level 2 or above)

Job description

Food Technician – Secondary School, Tower Hamlets

Location: Tower Hamlets
Contract Type: Part time / Full time / Short term / Long term
Salary: £15 to £17
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Food Technician to join our friendly and creative Design & Technology department at our secondary school in Tower Hamlets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, supporting students, and maintaining a safe, well‑organised learning environment.

You’ll play a key role in preparing ingredients, maintaining kitchen equipment, and supporting staff and students during lessons — ensuring that all activities meet the school’s high standards for health, safety, and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and clear away ingredients and equipment for Food Technology lessons
• Support teaching staff and students during practical sessions
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety practices at all times
• Monitor stock levels, place orders, and manage storage of materials
• Keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant with school procedures
• Support the wider D&T department as required

What We’re Looking For

• A practical, well‑organised individual with excellent attention to detail
• Experience in a school, catering, or food preparation environment (desirable)
• A Health & Safety and/or Food Hygiene certificate (Level 2 or above) – essential
• Awareness of COSHH and safe food handling procedures
• A positive, proactive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive, and professional learning environment

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and welcoming school community
• Modern facilities and well‑resourced classrooms
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A role where your contribution directly supports students’ creativity and confidence

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your teaching journey and enjoy the flexibility of supply work with the backing of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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Please ring on 0203 219 7731 or email [e-mail].